Speech Pathologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Speech Pathologist provides therapeutic management of speech, language, swallowing and hearing disorders including evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
• SPEECH – Provides therapeutic management of speech, language, swallowing and hearing disorders including evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning 60%.
• REHAB Counsels and educates patients families, and care givers 10%.
• REHAB Completes appropriate documentation (assessments, progress notes, discharge summaries, care plans, and regulatory and third party payer information) in a timely manner according to department standards 20%.
• REHAB – Participates in department planning, program development, in-services and Performance Improvement projects as directed, serving as department representative to interdisciplinary teams 10%.

Required Qualifications:

• Speech Pathology License or proof of eligibility from California Board of Speech Pathology.
• If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0 to 21, CCS paneling/approval will be required within one year of hire if qualified for CCS paneling requirement
• Demonstrated experience providing speech therapy to a diverse group of patients
• Current BLS certification
• Basic Life Support

Physical,Demands:

• To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below.
• These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.