Speech Language Pathologist - Speech
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct patient care, including evaluation and assessment, treatment planning based on patients’ functional needs, program development, evaluation of response to care, and adjustment of treatment plans as needed. The position also plans and provides education for patients, families, peers, and the community, and coordinates services with other healthcare professionals, including physicians responsible for patient care. This per-diem role is at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, California, and works 8-hour day shifts. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet designation and has received regional and women’s-care awards. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care based on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- Education commensurate with the requirements to successfully pursue a Speech Pathologist license in California.
- California Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
- National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Four months of experience providing direct patient care; internships are acceptable to meet this requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Training in dysphagia evaluation procedures required to perform a Modified Barium Swallow Study.
- Graduate of an ASHA-accredited school of speech-language pathology and audiology.
- Six months of experience in any capacity in an acute care hospital.
- Six months of experience as an employee in a speech therapy environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including evaluation and assessment.
- Plan treatment based on each patient’s functional needs.
- Develop programs and evaluate patients’ responses to care.
- Adjust treatment plans as required.
- Plan and provide education for patients, families, peers, and the community.
- Coordinate services with other healthcare professionals, including physicians responsible for patient care.
Benefits
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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