Speech Pathologist SNF

CommonSpirit Health • Santa Maria, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

In keeping with the Rehabilitation Department philosophy, the Speech Therapist performs all phases of speech therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment and documentation, and performs other tasks related to quality of care and effective department function. Performs such typical distinguishing duties as: evaluating patients, participating in the treatment program planning; administering speech therapy modalities, procedures and tests; documenting accurate patient records and progress notes; maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers. Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction. Performs other related duties, such as participating in all departmental functions and activities as required, including in-service education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary.

Requirements

• Speech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days (must be through the American Heart Association)

Nice To Haves

• Two years professional experience as aspeech therapist and working withadult and child language and speechdisorders and swallowing
• Newgraduates considered on individual basis

Responsibilities

• evaluating patients
• participating in the treatment program planning
• administering speech therapy modalities, procedures and tests
• documenting accurate patient records and progress notes
• maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers
• Ensuring a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction
• participating in all departmental functions and activities as required, including in-service education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees