Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center seeks a Lead Speech-Language Pathologist to coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities in an inpatient setting. The role serves as the clinical expert for the Speech and Language Therapy staff and for the organization, and includes competency assessments and policy development in speech, language, cognition and dysphagia.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech Pathology, California license, BLS and at least five years of inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology with clinical internship completed.
• California licensed speech-language pathologist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Five years of inpatient Speech Language Pathologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Serve as the clinical expert for the Speech and Language Therapy staff and for the organization.
• Perform department competency assessments and staff performance appraisals for Speech Therapy staff.
• Contribute to planning and development of speech, language, cognition and dysphagia policies and procedures.

Skills

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

California SLP license

BLS Certification

Job description

## Lead Speech Language PathologistApply: Placerville, CA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R6801**Department:**Physical Rehab Services - Hospital**Shift:**Primarily Days (United States of America)**Employee Type:**Regular**Per Diem Type (if applicable):****Minimum Pay Range:**$50.45 - $60.54## ****Job Description:******POSITION SUMMARY**Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered. This position serves as the clinical expert for the Speech and Language Therapy staff and for the organization. The Lead will perform department specific competency assessments and performance appraisals for Speech Therapy staff, as well as participate in the planning and development of speech, language and cognition, and dysphagia policies and procedures.**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**Education/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 as a speech language pathologist by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California.* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.Knowledge:* 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.* Five years of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in the inpatient setting required.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.