Speech Therapist - Acute Therapies (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The Speech Therapist will assess, identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting communication, cognition and swallowing. The Speech Therapist provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.

Requirements

• Current Speech Pathologist license from the State of California Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech, language, Hearing Association (within 60 days of hire)
• Current CPR recognition
• Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family.
• Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients.
• Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis.
• Assessing, identifying and treating all areas of deficits impacting communication, cognition and swallowing.
• Providing instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed