Speech and Language Pathologist-Acute Care

Marshall Medical Centers

  • Placerville, CA
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Department: Physical Rehab Services - HospitalShift: Primarily Days (United States of America)Employee Type: Regular - Per DiemPer Diem Type (if applicable): Non-RN Per Diem 1Minimum Pay Range: $44.23 - $55.29Job Description:POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Licensure/Certification:
  • Graduation from a school of Speech Pathology with a minimum of a Master’s degree and successful completion of a clinical internship.
  • Current possession of licensure or eligibility for temporary license under the Required Professional Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Knowledge:
  • One year of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of speech therapy procedures and techniques required to provide routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and dysphagia evaluation and treatment.
  • Knowledge of infection control procedures.
Skills:
  • Ability to follow directions accurately.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees.
  • Able to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy.
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.

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