Per Diem Speech Pathologist - Acute Care

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kaweah Health is seeking a Per Diem Speech Pathologist for their Acute Care department. The Speech Pathologist will assess, treat, and help prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing problems in patients of all ages. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive health services to the Visalia area, focusing on making a difference in patient health and the community.

Requirements

Current CA Speech Pathologist license
BLS certification
Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a Speech Pathologist.

Nice To Haves

Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
One year of infant, pediatric, and adolescent experience (if assigned to the Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent Units).
Valid California Drivers License, auto insurance, and willingness to operate personal car (if assigned to Home Health).
CCS paneled therapist (if services are provided by non-CCS paneled therapist for Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent Units).

Responsibilities

Administers standard formal evaluations as appropriate based on patient age, diagnosis, and clinical information.
Able to evaluate patient deficits without formal measures when patient is unable to participate with formal testing.
Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
Plans individual treatment program following physician’s orders.
Performs therapy treatment procedures as indicated and safely.
Provides instruction to team regarding patient's functional needs as needed.
Contacts physician for changes in treatment plan and program.
Trains patient and/or patient’s family/caregiver regarding patients care need during functional daily activities.
Secures equipment for patients use in all settings and makes necessary fitting adjustments.
Completes daily charges.
Participates in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.
Meets/exceeds productivity requirement.
Assists with orientation of new therapists and assistants to department policies, procedures, and physical plant.
Ensures that treatment includes modalities and equipment appropriate to the developmental level of the patient (for infant, child, and adolescent services).
Attends required meetings for the department and Kaweah Health.
Meets or exceeds requirements for the given practice settings set forth by appropriate regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, Etc.).
Evaluates functional capabilities of infants, children, and adolescents with physical disabilities using appropriate assessment tools; establishes speech therapy treatment goals and plans of services (if assigned to Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent Units).
Coordinates with a CCS case manager regarding ongoing therapy services after hospital discharge (if assigned to Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent Units).
Participates in case conference as needed (if assigned to Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent Units).
Assists with day to day operations of the department as needed.
Participates in employee evaluation process via peer reviews as requested.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.