Speech Pathologist - Per Diem - 140233

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,488 - 149,125; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist responsible for patient service delivery including evaluation and treatment of patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

The successful candidate will work within a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with documentation and participating in training programs. The role emphasizes advanced clinical care and the education of staff.

This position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with a range of $134,488 - $149,125 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved institution.
• Speech Language Pathologist license issued by California.
• Certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inpatients with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, or voice disorders.
• Complete documentation and reports for patient services.
• Develop and implement treatment goals.
• Perform modified barium swallow studies.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient evaluation

Clinical documentation

Advanced clinical care

Customer service

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Speech Language Pathologist certification

Certificate of clinical competence

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.
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - issued by the state of California.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in a large healthcare setting, including experience working in the ICU and treating patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies and experience serving as a Clinical Instructor is preferred.

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).