Speech Pathologist - Acute Therapy - Per Diem
About The Position
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll. As a per diem Speech Language Pathologist in Acute Therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca, you will have comprehensive knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical physical disabilities setting. The Therapist-Per Diem is considered employed on an at-will basis with no guarantee of scheduled hours. Scheduling is done based on staffing need and availability. The Therapist-Per Diem staff member is expected to be available a minimum of 16 hours per month.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited SLP program
- Valid and current license as a SLP in the state of California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques
- Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
- Able to identify need for an arrange assistance to maintain safe techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing therapist; preferably in an acute care setting.
- Experience working with the electronic health record preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform evaluations
- Demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies
- Complete discharge planning for patients
- Knowledge and experience with bedside swallow evaluations and cognitive/communication evaluations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
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