Speech Pathologist Per Diem 777001

Huntington Health•Pasadena, TX

6d•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 health care 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 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.
Facilitates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members.