Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders to improve patients’ quality of life. The role includes conducting comprehensive evaluations of referred patients and implementing individualized treatment plans. The clinician also contributes expertise to the development and improvement of treatment programs and protocols and helps shape departmental and organizational goals. The position involves treating patients with a range of diagnoses and disorders according to established guidelines, and selecting measurable treatment goals that align with physician referrals, patient diagnosis, abilities, and age. The SLP assesses and progresses patients with swallowing and dysphagia concerns, including use of bedside swallow assessments, MBSS testing, and Passy-Muir valves. The SLP collaborates professionally with the healthcare team, including rehabilitation staff, nursing, physicians, and case managers, and communicates with the director and supervisor about issues, requests, and ideas. Responsibilities also include maintaining departmental productivity standards, managing time and schedules effectively, completing billing and medical-record documentation accurately and on time, and submitting required hospital and department forms.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology from an educational institution approved by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
- New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience.
- California Speech-Language Pathologist credential, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a speech-language pathologist in healthcare services is highly desirable.
- NICU experience is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assess and treat patients with speech, swallowing, and cognitive therapy needs according to established guidelines.
- Identify treatment plans and measurable goals consistent with the physician’s referral, the patient’s diagnosis, abilities, and age.
- Assess, treat, and progress patients with swallowing and dysphagia issues, including using bedside swallow assessment, MBSS testing, and Passy-Muir valves.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with the healthcare team, including rehabilitation staff, nursing, physicians, and case managers.
- Motivate, challenge, and progress patients appropriately toward goals within specified time frames.
- Communicate with the director and supervisor in a timely and effective manner about issues, requests, and ideas.
- Complete and submit required hospital and department forms, including timecards, time-off requests, and project forms.
- Maintain productivity at or above department standards and demonstrate effective time management, including adjusting schedules and using downtime effectively.
- Complete and submit accurate billing at the end of each day.
- Complete medical-record documentation on time and ensure it is complete, legible, and compliant with departmental standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Contribute clinical expertise to the development and improvement of treatment programs and protocols and to departmental and organizational goals.
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Job Type
Full-time
