AHD Speech Pathologist

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits program

Résumé du poste

The Alameda Health System AHD Speech Language Pathologist provides evaluation and treatment of Speech Therapy inpatients and outpatients. Performs related duties as required.

The role requires ASHA-accredited education, current licensure with the California Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board or eligible, and CCC-SLP. BLS is also required.

Qualifications

• Education: ASHA-accredited SLP program.
• Minimum experience: Entry level; recent clinical experience preferred.
• Required licenses/certifications: BLS certification; current California SLP license or eligible; CCC-SLP from ASHA.

Responsabilités

• Attends, participates and contributes to in-service educational programs and performance improvement process.
• Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers as appropriate.
• Confers and communicates with referring physicians, support staff, therapists, department manager and other departments such as Radiology and Nursing.
• Evaluates, develops treatment plan and treats SLP inpatients and outpatients.
• May serve on hospital committees and represent the SLP Department in interdepartmental activities.
• Oversees SLP Department operational flow including supplies, staffing, scheduling and organization and maintenance of SLP Department work process.
• Performs Bedside Swallow assessments and Modified Barium Swallow assessments. Communicates assessment findings with Nursing, physicians, patients and family.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

BLS Certification

CCC-SLP

ASHA credentialing

Formation

ASHA-accredited SLP program

Description du poste

• Alameda, CA
• Alameda Hospital
• AHD Speech Therapy
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day
• Allied Health

Summary

The AHD Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides evaluation and treatment of Speech Therapy inpatients and outpatients. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Attends, participates and contributes to in-service educational programs and performance improvement process.
2. Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers as appropriate.
3. Confers and communicates with referring physicians, support staff, therapists, department manager and other departments such as Radiology and Nursing.
4. Evaluates, develops treatment plan and treats SLP inpatients and outpatients.
5. May serve on hospital committees and represent the SLP Department in interdepartmental activities.
6. Oversees SLP Department operational flow including supplies, staffing, scheduling and organization and maintenance of SLP Department work process.
7. Performs Bedside Swallow assessments and Modified Barium Swallow assessments. Communicates assessment findings with Nursing, physicians, patients and family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Graduation from a college or program accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Minimum Experience:Entry level position; recent experience in another clinical setting related to the area of proposed supervision (acute medical, rehab, SNF or outpatient) preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensure with the California Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board or Licensed Applicant. Possession of Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Speech Language Pathologists must have both a state license and their certificate of clinical competence from ASHA.

Pay Range:

$68.70 - $74.24 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.