Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist: Care & Training

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, and voice disorders in inpatient settings. The role includes documentation and implementing treatment goals within the care continuum.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, and CA SLP licensure. BART/BLS is required at hire with commitment to obtain within six months. Emphasis on education and program development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology (CCC-SLP).
• California SLP license or eligibility to practice in CA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat inpatients with speech, language/cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment goals and documentation.
• Perform services including modified barium swallow studies when indicated.
• Complete required documentation and communicate across care continuum.
• Participate in staff training, program development, and community representation.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification

California SLP license

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, and voice disorders in inpatient settings. The role includes documentation and implementing treatment goals within the care continuum.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, and CA SLP licensure. BART/BLS is required at hire with commitment to obtain within six months. Emphasis on education and program development.