Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy Department - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) (Non- Union, Non-Exempt)

Essential Job Functions and Core Responsibilities

• Communicates appropriately with the referring physician.
• Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Continues professional development through continuing education.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
• Develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.
• Implements treatment program using appropriate procedures/techniques according to professional standards.
• Makes routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient's needs.
• Understands and participates in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and quality planning activities.

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum (Required) - High School or equivalent, Graduate of accredited SLP program or equivalent per California SLP Board requirements.
• Work Experience: Preferred (Not required) - Hospital-based experience preferred. Will accept New Grads.
• Licenses and Certifications: Minimum (Required) - Current CA Speech Language Pathologist license; CFY may be considered. Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.