Speech/Language Pathologist, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health • San Jose, CA

75d

About The Position

This position involves evaluating assigned patients to determine communication and/or swallowing disorders. The role includes selecting appropriate evaluation tools, administering diagnostic testing procedures, providing rehabilitation to restore communication and swallowing functions, and developing treatment protocols. The caregiver will conduct diagnostic evaluations of various communication disorders in both children and adults, provide remedial treatment, recommend augmentative communication methods, and maintain necessary records and reports. The caregiver will also confer with other individuals and agencies involved in the patient's program and comply with established departmental policies and health regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Current MA Speech Pathology license.
• Member of ASHA (American Speech Hearing Association).
• Attainment of the certificate of clinical competence.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of various communication disorders in both children and adults.
• Provides remedial treatment in both individual and group settings for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Recommends, designs, and implements augmentative methods of communication.
• Provides information about communication disorders to patients and families.
• Designs and establishes home programs for therapy reinforcement.
• Maintains records and reports necessary for treatment.
• Confers with other individuals and agencies involved with the patient’s program.
• Complies with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Respects diverse views and contributes to a professional environment.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees