Speech Pathologist: Elevate Acute-Care Patient Communication

PIH Health Hospital; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Speech Pathologist to collaborate with physicians, assess speech, language, cognitive and swallowing functions, and guide the treatment plan for each patient.

Applicant must hold a California SLP license, ASHA CCC, and BLS; LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment may be required. Day shifts in a nonprofit regional health system serving millions of residents.

Qualifications

• One year acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians to determine goals of the treatment plan.
• Administer tests to evaluate speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits.
• Determine individual patient treatment programs.

Skills

Acute care experience

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

California SLP license

ASHA CCC

BLS card (AHA)

LA City Fire card

Job description

PIH Health Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Speech Pathologist to collaborate with physicians, assess speech, language, cognitive and swallowing functions, and guide the treatment plan for each patient.

Applicant must hold a California SLP license, ASHA CCC, and BLS; LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment may be required. Day shifts in a nonprofit regional health system serving millions of residents.