Speech Therapist II: Speech Therapy

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Speech Therapist II assesses patients for speech-related therapy needs arising from cognitive, communicative, and/or swallowing deficits. The therapist reviews medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patients to identify clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. The role establishes treatment goals and develops and implements an appropriate speech pathology treatment program. In collaboration with patients and families, the Speech Therapist II establishes a plan of care that includes the expected intensity and duration of therapy and recommendations for discharge. The therapist educates patients, families, and/or caregivers about the purpose of activities, equipment use, home exercises, and activity. The role conducts regular re-examinations and seeks feedback from patients, families, and the multidisciplinary medical team. It also manages multiple patients at the same time and completes services and required documentation promptly, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. The Speech Therapist II participates in outside continuing education and incorporates relevant information into practice. In addition, the therapist helps educate and orient new staff, serves as a clinical instructor for students and interns, and teaches in an established class or program. The role participates in educational events within the clinic and community, attends specified clinical education coursework that meets California Speech-Language Pathology Board guidelines, and provides in-service education to staff. Other duties may be assigned. For the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, the position demonstrates competency in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP) and may require travel to a patient’s home for a home evaluation.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology from an accredited educational institution.
At least 18 months of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in an acute healthcare system environment.
Experience with a range of diagnoses, including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Completion of mandatory stroke-specific education requirements for certification.
Current, valid California licensure as a Speech Pathologist issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assess patients for speech-related therapy needs associated with cognitive, communicative, and/or swallowing deficits.
Review medical histories, apply screening tests, and evaluate patients’ clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Establish treatment goals and develop and implement speech pathology treatment programs.
Collaborate with patients and families to establish plans of care, including expected therapy intensity and duration and discharge recommendations.
Educate patients, families, and/or caregivers about activities, equipment use, home exercises, and activity.
Conduct regular re-examinations and seek feedback from patients, families, and the multidisciplinary medical team.
Manage multiple patients concurrently.
Provide services and complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participate in continuing education and incorporate relevant information into practice.
Help educate and orient new staff; serve as a clinical instructor for students and interns; and teach in an established class or program.
Participate in educational events within the clinic and community.
Attend specified clinical education coursework that meets California Speech-Language Pathology Board guidelines and provide in-services to staff.
For the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, demonstrate competency in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP).
May travel to a patient's home for a home evaluation in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.