Speech Pathologist - Per Diem - 137801

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, and voice disorders in inpatient settings. The role includes documentation and implementing treatment goals within the care continuum.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, and CA SLP licensure. BART/BLS is required at hire with commitment to obtain within six months. Emphasis on education and program development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology (CCC-SLP).
• California SLP license or eligibility to practice in CA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat inpatients with speech, language/cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment goals and documentation.
• Perform services including modified barium swallow studies when indicated.
• Complete required documentation and communicate across care continuum.
• Participate in staff training, program development, and community representation.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification

California SLP license

Job description

Responsible for speech therapy patient service delivery including evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients. Responsibilities include evaluating inpatients with speech, language/cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders, completing appropriate documentation/reports and developing and implementing appropriate treatment goals. Performs services that may include modified barium swallow studies. Performs other related duties. Completes required documentation and communicates patient information across the continuum of care. Participates in training and program development and represents the department to the medical and general community. Demonstrates competence in the UCSD Health System core values. Responsible for education of departmental staff in areas of advanced clinical care and customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an educational institution approved by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology, passage of a Board-approved examination.

• Certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association.

• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - issued by the state of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $134,488 - $149,125 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $64.41 - $71.42

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).