Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time - Sign on Bonus $10,000

Vista Specialty Hospital; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Specialty Hospital in La Mirada, CA is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to assess referred patients aged 18+ with medically complex conditions and to develop individualized treatment plans focused on communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.

You will provide direct patient care, educate patients and families on therapy methods, and collaborate with physicians to set goals and monitor progress; CPR certification and state licensure required, plus national exam

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current license for Speech Language Pathology in the state of employment.
• Successful completion of the national exam and a nine-month clinical fellowship.
• Must maintain current Provider CPR certification and licensure throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients aged 18+ with medically complex or rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and administer treatment programs according to patient capacity and physician direction.
• Educate patients and families on speech therapy methods.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current license for Speech Language Pathology in the state of employment

National exam completion and nine-month clinical fellowship

Provider CPR certification and licensure

Job description

Vista Specialty Hospital – Speech Language Pathologist

Job Details

Job Location: La Mirada, CA 90638
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $53.00 - $62.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Days
Job Category: Specialty
Specialty: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Job Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients, ranging in age from 18 years to older who are experiencing medically complex conditions or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. Responsible for providing direct patient care to assess their communicative, swallowing, and cognitive disorders to improve their optimal, functional level of independence and potential for rehabilitation. To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. Educate patients and families with appropriate speech therapy methods.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required

Licenses / Certification

• Current license for Speech Language Pathology field in state of employment
• Successful completion of a national exam in speech language pathology, and completion of a nine (9) month clinical fellowship.
• Must maintain current Provider CPR certification and licensure throughout employment

Experience

• Experience in modified barium swallow studies
• Preferred experience in Inpatient Rehab

Safety Sensitive

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