Speech Pathologist PD

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Per Diem Speech Pathologist to provide direct and indirect patient care in the inpatient Rehabilitation Services department at Stanyan hospital. The role includes evaluations, goal setting, and program development for adults and geriatrics, with pediatric competencies in certain cases.

Supervision of staff and students may occur. Requirements include a Master's with clinical fellowship, CA licensure eligibility, BLS, and at least one year of patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with clinical fellowship.
• If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum one year of patient care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer a full range of speech and dysphagia therapy services.
• Perform patient evaluations using speech-language pathology tests and measurements.
• Establish therapeutic intervention goals and programs; implement plans.
• Maintain patient records related to care delivery.
• Supervise Rehabilitation Aides and students when applicable.
• Participate in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives.
• Work a minimum of two weekend days per month and meet UC holiday requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Patient care experience

Flexibility to rotate UCSF locations

Education

Masters degree with clinical fellowship

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This is an inpatient position within Stanyan hospital Rehabilitation Services department.

The Per Diem Speech Pathologist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Per Diem Speech Pathologist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Per Diem Speech Pathologist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents.

Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals from licensed, approved providers, the Per Diem Speech Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech and dysphagia therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Services include patient evaluations using speech-language pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice.

The Per Diem Speech Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Per Diem Speech Pathologist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Speech-Language Pathology students and clinical fellows. As a member of the clinical care team, the Per Diem Speech Pathologist also participates in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department and the hospital.

The Per Diem Therapist minimum work requirement is two (2) weekend day shifts per month, and one (1) major and one (1) minor Winter UC Holiday (i.e., Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec24/25, Dec 31/Jan 1).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree with clinical fellowship
• If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum one year of patient care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience providing patient care in acute care hospitals and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings.
• Experience/competence with Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for AHA BLS certification.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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