Speech Pathologist - Per Diem - 137801

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,488 - 149,125; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat inpatients with speech, language, swallowing, cognitive, and voice disorders. You will conduct evaluations, set goals, document outcomes, and contribute to care across the continuum.

Additional duties include staff education, program development, and representing the department in the community. Require CA SLP license, CCC-SLP, and eligibility for BART/BLS; background checks and variable hours apply.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Speech-Language Pathologist license issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inpatients with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment goals and plans; perform and document assessments.
• Possibly perform modified barium swallow studies as part of evaluation.
• Coordinate patient information across the continuum of care and communicate with team.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP

CA SLP license

BART/BLS within 6 months

Job description

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).