Speech Language Pathologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist position at UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in California requires expertise in a wide range of cognitive and communication disorders across children and adults. You will diagnose problems, design and implement appropriate treatment programs, and communicate effectively with patients, families, the team and payers as needed.

You will apply knowledge of growth and development, assess age-specific data, and serve as an active team member by making

Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication disorders or equivalent is required.
• California State License for Speech Pathology is required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose cognitive and communication disorders and design treatment programs.
• Implement treatment plans and communicate with patients, families, team, and payers.
• Assess growth and development and interpret age-specific data for patient care.
• Serve as an active team member by providing referrals and recommendations.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Team communication

Assessment skills

Education

Masters degree in communication disorders

California State License for Speech Pathology

AHA BLS certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

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The speech-language pathologist must have the knowledge and understanding of a variety of cognitive and communication disorders affecting children and adults. Competently diagnoses problems, designs and implements appropriate treatment programs, and communicates effectively with patients/families, team members, and payers as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret age specific data and incorporate into patient care. Serves as an active member of the team in providing appropriate recommendations and referrals to meet the patients’ individual needs.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or equivalent in communication disorders
• California State License for Speech Pathology
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• First Aid certificate

Pay: Annual Salary: $108,992 - $124,800