Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Per Diem. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and implement treatment programs for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology and have clinical experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment and make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year clinical experience in Speech Pathology.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to members with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Administers diagnostic tests and interprets results to provide appropriate treatments.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Masters or Doctorate Degree in Speech Language Pathology

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Job Summary

Provides direct patient care to members having communication and swallowing disorders by evaluating, diagnosing, developing and implementing therapy / treatment programs.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment and neurological defects.
• Advises physicians of test results and subsequently recommends and implements appropriate treatments.
• Monitors status of results and collaborates with physicians when altering treatment program.
• Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Serves as a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• Trains CFY candidates.
• Ensures compliance with TJC, federal, state, and local requirements.
• May participate in the development of department policies and procedures.
• Develops protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas.
• Develops and presents in service programs in area of specialty.
• Performs diagnostic clinical swallowing evaluations on a diversified patient population, including adults and children with a wide variety of neurologic and medical diagnosis and surgical histories.
• Interpret and report the results of evaluations/tests to referring physicians, therapists and other medical staff.
• Participates in the design and implementation of therapy programs addressing speech/language voice and swallowing problems for a diversified patient population.
• Adjusts program to improve effectiveness; meets client needs and determines further courses of treatment or intervention that may be necessary.
• Performs diagnostic voice evaluations on a diversified patient population.
• Interprets and reports results and provides recommendations regarding the need for further evaluation or services in the area of speech and pathology when appropriate.
• Administers and analyzes test results to determine patients communicative abilities; examines patients medical history, neurological ad psychological test results in order to determine necessary therapy.
• Treats speech and language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech and organic disorder including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia and impaired hearing.
• Interprets findings and treatment to patients families, teachers or other concerned parties; provides guidance and counseling.
• Plans and conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility; administers treatment in individual or group sessions with patients; may refer patients to specialists in medicine, dentistry, psychology education or related areas.
• Writes report on diagnostic findings, therapy used and progress made.
• Provides in-service training in the basic elements of speech therapy to members of the health care staff and supervises the development and treatments of Speech Pathology Assistants.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars and workshops.
• Establishes and maintains courteous cooperative relations with other departments and other personnel.
• Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of the speech pathology program.
• Demonstrates professional competence in the planning and implementation of treatment program/plan.
• Demonstrates professional competence and rehabilitative techniques particular to the speech pathology field.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively. Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care to members having communication and swallowing disorders by evaluating, diagnosing, developing and implementing therapy / treatment programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment and neurological defects.
• Advises physicians of test results and subsequently recommends and implements appropriate treatments.
• Monitors status of results and collaborates with physicians when altering treatment program.
• Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Serves as a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• Trains CFY candidates.
• Ensures compliance with TJC, federal, state, and local requirements.
• May participate in the development of department policies and procedures.
• Develops protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas.
• Develops and presents in service programs in area of specialty.
• Performs diagnostic clinical swallowing evaluations on a diversified patient population, including adults and children with a wide variety of neurologic and medical diagnosis and surgical histories.
• Interpret and report the results of evaluations/tests to referring physicians, therapists and other medical staff.
• Participates in the design and implementation of therapy programs addressing speech/language voice and swallowing problems for a diversified patient population.
• Documents patients progress; maintains accurate records.
• Adjusts program to improve effectiveness; meets client needs and determines further courses of treatment or intervention that may be necessary.
• Performs diagnostic voice evaluations on a diversified patient population.
• Interprets and reports results and provides recommendations regarding the need for further evaluation or services in the area of speech and pathology when appropriate.
• Administers and analyzes test results to determine patients communicative abilities; examines patients medical history, neurological ad psychological test results in order to determine necessary therapy.
• Treats speech and language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech and organic disorder including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia and impaired hearing.
• Interprets findings and treatment to patients families, teachers or other concerned parties; provides guidance and counseling.
• Plans and conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility; administers treatment in individual or group sessions with patients; may refer patients to specialists in medicine, dentistry, psychology education or related areas.
• Writes report on diagnostic findings, therapy used and progress made.
• Provides in-service training in the basic elements of speech therapy to members of the health care staff and supervises the development and treatments of Speech Pathology Assistants.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars and workshops.
• Establishes and maintains courteous cooperative relations with other departments and other personnel.
• Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of the speech pathology program.
• Demonstrates professional competence in the planning and implementation of treatment program/plan.
• Demonstrates professional competence and rehabilitative techniques particular to the speech pathology field.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively. Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• One (1) year clinical experience in Speech Pathology.
  
  

Education

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  
  

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and to utilize theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods of Speech Therapy.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year clinical experience in dysphagia management.
• Prefers bilingual (Spanish).
  
  

Notes

• Will cover inpatient/outpatient, adults/peds, based on operational needs.
• May need to cover Fontana as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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