Speech Pathologist Per Diem 777001

Huntington Hospital, NY•Pasadena, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic evaluation of patients with communication disorders and administers speech and language treatment to patients. Participates in the management of patient care to include identification of communicative disorders' diagnosis; linking and scheduling patient with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, and evaluating outcomes. The Speech Pathologist facilitates patient care across the healthcare continuum, and assists other team members. This position requires flexibility of hours.

Requirements

Masters degree in Speech pathology, Language Pathology, or Communicative Disorders required.
Current unrestricted Speech Pathologist License (SLP) issued by state of California Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensary Board.
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
Patient population for outpatient Speech Pathologists does not include Neonates nor Infants/Toddlers.

Nice To Haves

1 year related practice experience preferred.
Experience working with neuro-rehabilitation patients preferred, including TBI, SCI, and stroke.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic evaluation of patients with communication disorders.
Administers speech and language treatment to patients.
Participates in the management of patient care to include identification of communicative disorders' diagnosis.
Links and schedules patients with required services.
Monitors care delivery.
Advocates for the patient.
Evaluates outcomes.
Facilitates patient care across the healthcare continuum.
Assists other team members.