Speech Pathologist Per Diem

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in Downey, California is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to deliver comprehensive services for evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders, cognitive impairments, and dysphagia.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology, possess current licensure in California, and certification from ASHA. Preferred qualifications include Spanish speaking ability and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Speech/Language Pathologist in California.
• Engaged in assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders.
• Provides care considering the psychosocial needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech and language disorders.
• Conduct assessments for cognitive impairments and dysphagia.
• Utilize video fluoroscopic swallow studies.

Skills

Current CPR certification

Experience in evaluation and treatment of diverse age groups

Clinical dysphagia evaluation and treatment

Cognitive impairments evaluation

Proficient in video fluoroscopic swallow studies

Education

Masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Current state license as Speech/Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA

Job description

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides a full range of speech pathology services to include evaluation and treatment for speech and language disorders, cognitive impairments, visual field deficits and dysphagia.

Required Skills

• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and elderly with a variety of diagnoses.
• Experience in clinical dysphagia evaluation and treatment.
• Experience in evaluation and treatment of cognitive impairments, neurological disorders and voice disorders.
• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/ significant others when administering care.
• Proficient in video fluoroscopic swallow studies.

Required Experience

• Masters degree or equivalency in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited education program.
• Current state license as a Speech/Language Pathologist by the State of California Board of Medical Examiners.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Preferred

• Spanish speaking preferred
• A minimum of one year of hospital experience is preferred.
• Basic Windows and mouse skills preferred.