Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hours Day Shift (Non Union)

University of Southern California • Glendale, CA

6d • $39 - $64

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients using effective speech and language pathology techniques, developing treatment plans to meet therapy and patient goals. The role requires applying theories related to speech and language pathology and swallow function, and understanding the effects, precautions, and contraindications of physical medicine agents and procedures across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The position also requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology, isolation and sterile techniques, and applicable PMR and hospital policies and procedures.

The position is with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of Keck Medicine of USC. The hospital provides community care supported by an academic medical center, including emergency services, specialized care, research, and clinical trials. This is a per-diem, 8-hour day-shift position.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Speech/Language school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Speech and Language Pathology Association.
• Current California license to practice Speech and Language Pathology, issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee.
• Annual Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of speech/language pathology and swallow-function theory, human anatomy and physiology, physical medicine agents and related precautions and contraindications, isolation and sterile techniques, and applicable PMR and hospital policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Acute Care, Rehab, SNF, or Outpatient settings.
• Membership in the American Speech and Language Pathology Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and perform appropriate speech and language pathology treatment techniques.
• Develop treatment plans to meet therapy and patient goals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.
• Apply speech/language pathology and swallow-function theory in patient care.
• Consider anatomy, physiology, and the effects of treatment on body functions and structures across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Follow relevant precautions, contraindications, isolation and sterile techniques, and PMR and hospital policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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