Speech Pathologist Therapist-Rehab-Part Time Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

Universal Health Services • Temecula, CA

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About The Position

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI - GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire's Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Requirements

• Experience in diagnosing and treating swallow disorders required.
• Ability to analyze test results to determine patients' communicative abilities and necessary therapy required.
• 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 required.
• Current BLS Certificate required.
• One year work experience in the acute hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains appropriate physician order and reviews patient's records and test results.
• Performs evaluations in a setting appropriate to the patient's disability, age and psychosocial needs.
• Exhibits accuracy in performing patient evaluations and interprets results within scope of licensure.
• Ensures the initiation and documentation of age appropriate diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of speech/language skills.
• Utilizes functional status classification measures to record the current functional status of the patient.
• Develops realistic, measurable long-term and short-term goals and discusses them with patient/family and other health care team members.
• Performs evaluation within twenty-four hours of receiving an inpatient order.
• Demonstrates innovation, skill and efficiency in developing and implementing patient treatment programs.
• Exhibits good judgement in evaluating techniques and adjusting methodology to elicit the desired change.
• Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team regarding the outcome of evaluation activities and treatment programs.
• Initiates consideration of patient discharge on the day of evaluation to facilitate transition to home care environment.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees