Speech Therapist PD

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Manteca, CA

53d

About The Position

Minimum of two hours, two times a week. Monday - Friday Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech/Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates plans, directs and treats all patients referred to speech/language. The incumbent provides pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability. Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in C2Q activities. The incumbent also assures personal competency. Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech Pathology needs for optimum patient care and service. The incumbent assists in scheduling of patient visits for speech pathology evaluation and treatment. The incumbent also performs some administrative duties at the delegation of the Chief Nursing Officer participates in infection control, safety and educational programs, both in the department and on an organizational basis. The incumbent staff member also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about patient's status in order to identify each patient's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the specific patient group.

Requirements

Master's degree (MA/MS) in speech-language pathology/communication disorders
1 - 2 years experience required
California state license in Speech
Healthcare Provider BLS
Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Must be fluent in spoken and written English
Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position
Minimum of two hours, two times a week. Monday - Friday.

Nice To Haves

Preferred ASHA Certification

Responsibilities

administration and direct application of Speech/Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician
Evaluates plans, directs and treats all patients referred to speech/language
provides pathology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury
Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability
Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in C2Q activities
assures personal competency
Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech Pathology needs for optimum patient care and service
assists in scheduling of patient visits for speech pathology evaluation and treatment
performs some administrative duties at the delegation of the Chief Nursing Officer participates in infection control, safety and educational programs, both in the department and on an organizational basis
demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his or her assigned unit
demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served
assess and interpret data about patient's status in order to identify each patient's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the specific patient group

Benefits

competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
several health & dental plans to choose from
generous tuition assistance plans
relocation assistance for select positions
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
Additionalbenefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
Benefits may vary by location and role