Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); Presencial; USD 83 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for per diem coverage in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on assessing and treating speech, language and cognitive disorders within a rehab hospital setting. PRN weekday and weekend hours are available to support patient care teams.

Requires state licensure, CCC-SLP or CFY status preferred, and current BLS. Experience in rehabilitation hospitals is advantageous, with collaboration across therapy disciplines to achieve outcomes.

Qualificações

• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• CCC-SLP or CFY status preferred.
• Two years’ experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive and related disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with the care team and align with hospital mission and guiding principles.

Conhecimentos

State licensure

ASHA CCC-SLP/CFY status

BLS certification

Communication skills

Formação académica

Graduate Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Speech Language Pathologist – Per Diem - Bakersfield, California

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Weekday and Weekend PRN hours available

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley.

We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life-altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.

Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies – physical, occupational, speech, and more – utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing.

At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current State Speech Language Pathology License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification from an approved required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Uses specialized knowledge and training in speech language pathology services as well as independent judgment and discretion to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Independently examines patient's medical history and develops diagnosis and treatment plans and then implements those treatment plans with full responsibility for preparation of related documentation and patient and other medical provider communication. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ Minimum Salary USD $70.00/Hr. Maximum Salary USD $70.00/Hr.