Speech Pathologist - Per Diem - 137801

About the role

This position provides speech therapy patient service delivery including evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients. Responsibilities include evaluating inpatients with speech, language/cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders, completing appropriate documentation/reports and developing and implementing appropriate treatment goals. Services may include modified barium swallow studies. Completes required documentation and communicates patient information across the continuum of care. Participates in training and program development and represents the department to the medical and general community.

Responsibilities

- Evaluate inpatients with speech, language/cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders. - Complete appropriate documentation/reports and develop/implement treatment goals. - Perform modified barium swallow studies. - Communicate patient information across the continuum of care. - Participate in training and program development. - Represent the department to the medical and general community.

Requirements

- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an educational institution approved by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology, passage of a Board-approved examination. - Certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association. - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - issued by the state of California. - BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $134,488 - $149,125 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $64.41 - $71.42

Schedule

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.