Clinical Coordinator - Speech Language Pathologist (Outpatient)

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children’s in Irvine, CA seeks a Clinical Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services to lead and mentor staff, balance staffing with census, and triage referrals. You will provide direct patient care including evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning while supporting clinical education and orientation.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, contributing to performance appraisals, and participating in department and hospital-wide meetings to develop programs within service lines.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication; interpersonal collaboration skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively for safe job performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor rehabilitation staff; support productivity and staffing levels.
• Triage new referrals/orders within service lines; coordinate schedules as needed.
• Provide direct patient care including evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning; adjust as required.
• Offer feedback during performance appraisals; coordinate clinical education opportunities.
• Attend department and hospital meetings to support program development.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Accredited degree

Job description

Work Location

Irvine, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Job Summary

The Clinical Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services acts as a leader and mentor to all staff and employees of CHOC Children’s. Responsibilities include helping the department maintain productivity standards by matching staffing levels with current census needs, working directly with Financial Coordinators to facilitate daily schedule changes (if applicable), responsible for facilitating the triage of new referrals/orders in respective service lines, provides direct patient care which includes evaluation, assessment, treatment planning and modification as necessary, as determined by the needs of the department. Will also provide feedback to rehabilitation leader(s) during the performance appraisal process, facilitates new hire orientation to service line, and coordinates clinical education opportunities to current staff. May be requested to attend department and hospital-wide meetings to facilitate program development within service lines.

Pay Range

Minimum $52.00 Midpoint $65.00 Maximum $81.25

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• * Required: Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience.
• * Preferred: One (1) year of clinical experience within CHOC Children’s.

Education

• * Required: Graduated from an Accredited professional college or university.

Specialized Skills

• * Required: Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite e.g., Word, Excel PowerPoint etc. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job. Strong analytical and organization skills; strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• * Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Licensure

• * Required: Basic Life Support (BLS); CCS Paneled – Department of Healthcare Services; Occ Therapist License – CA; Physical Therapist License – CA; SLP – Board of Speech Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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