Travel Speech Therapist II - $2,895 per week
Job Details
The Speech Therapist assesses patients for speech related therapy needs, establishes treatment goals, and develops and implements appropriate Speech Pathology treatment programs.
Reviews medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patient to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Establishes a plan of care in collaboration with patient and family, including expected intensity, duration of therapy, and discharge recommendations.
Provides education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding the purpose of activities, use of equipment, home exercises, and activities.
Performs regular re-examinations and seeks feedback from patient, family, and multidisciplinary medical team.
Manages multiple patients simultaneously and provides timely, accurate documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participates in continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
Affords assistance to new staff and acts as a clinical instructor for interns.
Conducts literature reviews and staff consultations as needed.
Attends specific clinical education coursework meetings that comply with California Board of Physical Therapy guidelines and provides in-services to staff.
Job Requirements
- Eighteen (18) months of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Experience and knowledge in general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, gastroenterology, and otolaryngology.
- Home health experience required.
- Home bedside swallow experience and ability to manage full workload from start of contract.
- Experience with geriatrics required.
- Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of California.
- Current BLS Certification required.
Schedule Information
Monday - Friday 8:30a to 5:00p
8 hours per day
40 hours per week
Additional Details
Equipment provided - pick up from facility.