Speech Pathologist

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 142,955,000 - 188,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Paid Holidays

Job summary

UC Davis Health seeks a Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across pediatric to geriatric patients within the PM&R department. The role supports AAC, language and neurogenic disorders, swallowing issues, and coordination with physicians, therapists, and family members to ensure timely care.

Responsibilities include education of clinicians, management of insurance authorizations, and maintaining thorough patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Perform various evaluative, diagnostic and procedures for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, acute care, ICU, pediatric, and outpatients.
• 15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology section.
• 10% - Maintain accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms.
• 5% - Participates in instructional activities to maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge

Education

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Job Summary

The Speech Pathologist functions under the direction of the Chief Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric through geriatric patients within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. This role requires advanced clinical expertise to assess and manage augmentative and alternative communication needs, developmental and acquired speech and language disorders, cognitive-communication impairments, fluency and voice disorders, and swallowing disorders, including aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria. The Speech Pathologist practices with a high level of autonomy while providing education and consultation to physicians, therapists, educational specialists, and community providers, coordinating care with referring clinicians, and managing insurance authorization requirements to support timely, effective patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• California Licensed Speech Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Experience in a medical setting
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship year
• Must maintain professional growth and CEUs as required for licensing and CCCs
• Must renew licenses and certificates annually
• Minimum education satisfied through attainment of the required licensure/certification
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate assessment instruments, test administration procedures, scoring, and interpretation
• Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to patients and/or family members
• Knowledge of how patients should be responding to treatment, average length of stay in treatment, recognition of appropriate versus inappropriate treatment for each patient
• Ability to establish programs based on testing results appropriate for each patient
• Ability to recognize the need for program modification
• Ability to extract pertinent behaviors and incorporate these into daily written progress notes
• Knowledge of various home programs and organization into individual programs for family implementation
• Ability to report to referring physician regarding patient diagnosis, skills and prognosis using appropriate terminology and information
• Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to family members, be empathetic and supportive
• Ability to maintain patient records and process necessary billing forms and treatment authorizations in prompt, accurate manner
• Ability to maintain accurate schedule and personal workload accounts
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions given by section chief, including attendance at weekly meetings
• Knowledge of current therapeutic and evaluative instruments
• Ability to assume responsibility for other therapists' patients on short notice
• Ability to communicate effectively with other therapists
• Ability to provide instruction and supervision, as required, for student interns and medical students
• Knowledge of community resources

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Perform various evaluative, diagnostic and procedures for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, acute care, ICU, pediatric, and outpatients.
• 15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology section.
• 10% - Maintain Accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms.
• 5% - Participates in instructional activities in order to maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge

Department Overview

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's primary purpose is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $49.89 - $65.80
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 120
• UC Job Title: SPEECH PATHOLOGIST NEX
• UC Job Code: 007961
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): (8-10 hours) Day Shift
• Location: Main Hospital, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program, including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• This position requires weekend, holiday, and overtime coverage.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation, clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

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