Speech Therapist; Per Diem

Overview

The Speech Therapist administers diagnostic speech, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing evaluations for adult and pediatric populations and provides therapeutic intervention. Prepares timely, complete documentation. Attends interdisciplinary care planning meetings.

• Evaluates and treats individuals (adult and pediatric) with a wide variety of communication and swallowing deficits across the lifespan in inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrate use of appropriate diagnostic tools (formal and informal).
• Develop appropriate treatment and reassessment plans. Monitor care and safety during procedures. Provide education/counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorder.
• May provide specialized instrumental assessment of swallow function (Modified Barium Swallows).
• Maintain timely, complete patient documentation and records in keeping with legal, regulatory and hospital policies.
• Attends interdisciplinary care planning meetings. Communicate with physician and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status, needs and recommendations.
• Ensure that all equipment, material and support tools are functional and cleaned within infection control standards.
• Maintains department supplies within budgetary constraints and/or par levels.

• Education: Master s degree in speech and language pathology
• Experience: Two to four years related experience preferred
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current CA state license in speech and language pathology or is in the process of acquiring the supervision required for licensure. Possess a certificate of clinical competence granted by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or is in the process of acquiring supervision necessary for a certification. Current BLS Certification.
• Required Skills & Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal skills, strong business acumen. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to organize, synthesize and integrate information from multiple sources and apply sound clinical rationale for patient management. Effectively communicates in verbal/non verbal and written form in a clear and concise manner to patients/families and other healthcare providers at all levels from diverse backgrounds. Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational, ability to manage priorities and workflow, flexibility and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  
  Commitment to excellence and high standards. Strong charting/documentation skills, Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population, Bilingual skills a plus

Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

USD $56.71

USD $77.98