Speech Pathologist, Per Diem, Weekends

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our Los Angeles area facilities. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing deficits, within a collaborative hospital environment.

The successful candidate will work with physicians to set treatment goals and develop individualized plans, using ASHA guidelines and evidence-based practices. This on-site opportunity supports a nonprofit regional health system serving millions in Southern

Qualifications

• Current California Speech and Language Pathology license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card from American Heart Association.
• CCC certificate from The American Speech Language Hearing Association
• LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians to determine goals of the treatment plan.
• Administers tests to evaluate speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits.
• Determines individualized patient treatment programs.

Skills

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

CA SLP license

ASHA CCC

BLS certification

Job description

The Speech Pathologist consults with physicians to determine goals of the treatment plan, administers tests to evaluate speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits, and determines the individual patient treatment programs.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• One year acute care hospital experience, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills

Required Experience

• Current California Speech and language pathology license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card from American Heart Association.
• CCC certificate from The American Speech Language Hearing Association
• LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment

Minimum Salary

$58.00