Senior Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care Lead

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and participate in groundbreaking clinical trials.

The Speech Language Pathologist will develop and implement speech pathology services, evaluate patients, document care, and participate in rounds, conferences, and team meetings under the supervision of the Manager of Speech

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication disorders satisfying ASHA CCC-SLP requirements.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Initiate care and manage all aspects of speech pathology intervention per policy.
• Complete all required documentation as per departmental policy.
• Participate in clinics, rounds, and patient conferences as responsibilities allow.
• Attend and contribute to patient care conferences to provide continuity of care.
• Provide leadership in conference processes to improve efficiency.
• Manage a full patient caseload including documentation and communication.
• Maintain ASHA CCC-SLP certification requirements.
• Attend at least one professional meeting per year.
• Provide weekend coverage at least once per month.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet usage

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and participate in groundbreaking clinical trials.

The Speech Language Pathologist will develop and implement speech pathology services, evaluate patients, document care, and participate in rounds, conferences, and team meetings under the supervision of the Manager of Speech