Speech Therapist

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the role

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience. Full-time, day shift (0800-1630).

Support and assist the development of the Rehabilitation Program area(s) assigned and for the provision of Speech Therapy services. Rehabilitation Services at Desert Regional Medical Center include the provision of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to patients on acute units, the Skilled Nursing Facility and in the Outpatient Program. This program provides services to include wound care, orthopedic, and neuro-rehab. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using good body mechanics and safety techniques.
• Perform evaluations, planning, and treatment of patients in a timely manner.
• Document accurately, clearly, legibly, and timely (the day of treatment) within the scope of practice, including evaluations, progress notes, reports, calls to physicians, prescription updates, checking for authorization approvals prior to treatment, accurate charges, and completing all necessary chart information to ensure accurate information for care and reimbursement.
• Report all possible overtime activity to the Rehab manager for approval prior to accepting the assignment.
• Participate in rotation of self-directed work team scheduling.
• Communicate any loss of supplies and lock supplies for security; prevent unnecessary overstocking of supplies in assigned areas.
• Attend and participate in team meetings to discuss care plans, disseminate information, and provide support to the team to assist in the success of departmental goals.
• Participate in assigned self-directed work team projects.
• Attend (and give) in-services offered by the department to improve the clinical strength of the department.
• Provide age-specific care through integration of the patient’s developmental stages in the life span through attendance of in-services internal and/or external.
• Refrain from treatment of patients for which competencies have not been passed within the scope of practice.
• Prepare equipment and therapy treatment sites for safe and clean provision of services.
• Prepare, utilize, return supplies and equipment in a safe and cost-efficient manner.
• Communicate equipment problems promptly and perform monthly equipment safety inspections as assigned; report findings to the supervising therapist or self-directed team leader.
• Assist with scheduling of patients and be aware of patient needs if receiving multiple therapy interventions.
• Promote team cooperation between professions to focus on patient’s needs and goals.

Requirements

• Valid California Speech Pathology Licensure
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Barium Swallow Evaluations

Pay

$42.93 - $66.52 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

About the organization

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley.