Speech Pathologist (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift
About The Position
Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. Job Summary: Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: Required
- Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Nice To Haves
- Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred
Responsibilities
- Immediately notifies charge nurses, managers and house supervisors of significant problems or unusual incidents, such as physician/patient occurrence and crises requiring administrative intervention.
- Intervenes when appropriate.
- Participates in clinical education by supervising student interns, clinical affiliates and Clinical Fellowships (CFYs) as needed.
- Provides personnel and broader community with education opportunities.
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates speech therapy for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Sets patient care priorities.
- Assigns patient care activities to appropriate personnel based on job description skills and capabilities, scope of practice and level of competency.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
