Speech Language Pathologist - PD - Days - Rehabilitation Services @ MV

El Camino Hospital; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health in California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive services across care settings, including screening, evaluation, and treatment of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will participate in daily operations, maintain productivity standards, and float between campuses as needed.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, current California licensure, and CCC or CF supervision eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• VFSS/MBSS proficiency demonstrated within six (6) months of hire for outpatient SLPs; within one (1) year for inpatient SLPs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote optimum patient rehabilitation.
• Provide Speech-Language Pathology services per California licensure requirements and department policies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS/MBSS) and FEES where applicable; participate in program development and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

VFSS/MBSS proficiency

FEES competency

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE

0

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

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Work Shift

Day: 8 hours

Job Description

Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to promote optimum patient rehabilitation. Provides Speech- Language Pathology services as defined by the California Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act, applying the principles, methods, and procedures for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of disorders of speech, voice, cognition, language, and swallow.

Additionally, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide Speech Language Pathology services within an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. This individual will demonstrate accountability for, and contribution to, the Department's daily operations, including fulfilling charge duties as requested. The SLP will demonstrate proficiency in the performance and interpretation of videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS), also known as modified barium swallow studies (MBSS). Inpatient SLP providers must also demonstrate proficiency in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES), as determined by formal sign-off by a qualified individual who can attest to the provider's competency. Exhibit fiscal responsibility through accurate time-keeping of assigned work shifts (which includes compliance with management-designated start/end times). Participate in program development and quality improvement activities as requested by management. Adhere to the Department's established productivity standards. All responsibilities will be carried out in a manner reflective of El Camino Health's We Care values and Medical Staff Code of Conduct and Professional Behavior. Position is enterprise-wide, employees will be required to float between campuses.

Qualifications

• Completion of Accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program; Masters Degree required
• For Outpatient SLPs: Demonstrated proficiency in video swallow studies (VFSS/MBSS) within six (6)months of hire
• For Inpatient SLPs: Demonstrated proficiency in both VFSS/MBSS six (6) months and FEES within one (1) year of hire

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current valid California Speech-Language Pathology license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence OR a clinical fellowship under supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist on staff who has a Certificate of Clinical Competence as required by the State of California
• Current BLS (Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association) for Healthcare Provider
• Valid California drivers license and proof of automobile insurance
• CCS-Paneled or in process if working in NICU/OP Pediatrics

Ages of Patients Served

This position can serve the following age groups: neonate/child (0-3), child (4-12), adolescent (13-17), adult (18-64), and older adult (65+).

Salary Range

$60.06 - $90.09 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary Work - Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.