Part Time/Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

APPLIED PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, INC.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

APPLIED PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, INC. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement standards of care for speech pathology services. The role involves conducting evaluations, establishing care plans, and administering therapy.

Candidates must possess a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and have at least one year of clinical experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a speech-language pathologist or meet alternate qualifications.
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess the home environment.
• Establish a plan of care for functional speech defects.
• Administer speech therapy and recommend communication devices.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor

Job Description Summary

The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
5. Confers with referring physician (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:
   1. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service;
   2. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:
      1. Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
      2. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field;
      3. Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP;
2. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / organization requirements and is in good working order.