Per Diem Speech Pathologist - Day Shift (8h)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Speech Pathologist for per diem coverage in Glendale/Los Angeles, CA. The role involves evaluating and treating adolescent to geriatric patients in coordination with the rehabilitation team, under the supervision of the Manager of Speech Pathology.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, documentation, attending care-related meetings, delegation to support staff, and mentoring students and new staff.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Knowledge of speech pathology theories and swallow function.
• Ability to develop treatment plans to meet therapy goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Document patient care with accurate records.
• Attend patient care meetings and support staff.
• Delegate duties to therapy support personnel as appropriate.
• Precept students, Clinical Fellows and new staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical evaluation skills

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Speech Pathologist for per diem coverage in Glendale/Los Angeles, CA. The role involves evaluating and treating adolescent to geriatric patients in coordination with the rehabilitation team, under the supervision of the Manager of Speech Pathology.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, documentation, attending care-related meetings, delegation to support staff, and mentoring students and new staff.