Speech Language Pathologist (San Jose & surrounding cities)

Excelin Health Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Health Services is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide professional therapy in Fremont, CA and surrounding areas. The role involves evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and delivering speech-language pathology services in accordance with standards.

Requirements include a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP, state licensure or equivalent, minimum 1 year of experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP).
• Licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in SLP.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment as appropriate.
• Identify functional speech defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Recommend communication devices or aids as indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to coordinate care.
• Participate in case conferences and other meetings as required.
• Prepare and submit notes per policy.
• Maintain clinical competency in SLP practice and theory.
• Refer patients for additional services as needed.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in treatment regimens.
• May supervise home health aides as related to therapy plan.
• Perform other duties to facilitate the SLP services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (SLP)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (San Jose & surrounding cities)

Full Time Therapy Fremont, CA, US

Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports To: Clinical Director or Rehab Director

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
5. Confers with referring physician (or another authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who
2. meets either of the following requirements:
3. A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or
4. or
5. B. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:
   • Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
   • Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
   • Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
6. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
7. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
8. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in\

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.