Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time

VISTA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL • La Mirada, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients, ranging in age from 18 years to older who are experiencing medically complex conditions or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. Responsible for providing direct patient care to assess their communicative, swallowing, and cognitive disorders to improve their optimal, functional level of independence and potential for rehabilitation. To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. Educate patients and families with appropriate speech therapy methods.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• Current license for Speech Language Pathology field in state of employment
• Successful completion of a national exam in speech language pathology, and completion of a nine (9) month clinical fellowship.
• Must maintain current Provider CPR certification and licensure throughout employment
• Experience in modified barium swallow studies

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in Inpatient Rehab

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients (18 years and older) with medically complex or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care.
• Provide direct patient care to assess communicative, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.
• Improve patient's optimal, functional level of independence and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Educate patients and families with appropriate speech therapy methods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level