SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/THERAPIST - Per Diem, Varied

Palmdale Regional Medical Center • Palmdale, CA

269d • $47 - $68

About The Position

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in 'Community Service Excellence' and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations. Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: SouthwestHealthcare. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit palmdaleregional and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: , Instagram, and YouTube.

Requirements

• One year work experience in the acute hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating swallow disorders.
• Ability to analyze test results to determine patients' communicative abilities and to determine necessary therapy.
• Completion of Master's Degree required in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution.
• License to practice speech pathology by the California State Board of Medical Examiners and Certificate of clinical competence (ASHA) or a RPE/CFY applicant supervised by licensed Speech Pathologist following State and ASHA guidelines.
• Current BLS Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the diagnostic, evaluative, and therapeutic procedures for the treatment of those disabled by illness or injury when prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Provides speech and language treatments to patients.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree