Speech Pathologist - Per Diem - 140233

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat inpatients with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders, including ICU patients and those with tracheostomies. The role emphasizes documentation, care coordination across the continuum, and staff education in advanced clinical care and customer service.

Responsibilities include completing required reports, developing treatment goals, and collaborating with the care team to ensure optimal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program.
• Certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California.
• ASHA CCC-SLP credential.
• Current BART or BLS with plan to obtain within six months.
• Experience in a large healthcare setting, ICU experience and with tracheostomies or laryngectomies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology evaluations and treatments for inpatient and complex patients.
• Complete required documentation and discharge planning.
• Develop and implement treatment goals and progress reports.
• Collaborate across care continuum and participate in training and program development.
• Educate departmental staff in advanced clinical care and customer service.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Staff education

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

State licensure as SLP in California

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.
• 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: $141,211 - $156,579 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $67.63 - $74.99

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).