Speech Therapist Acute-Per Diem- Chula Vista

sharp; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in Chula Vista, CA seeks a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients per physician prescriptions, guide therapy plans, and contribute to rehab department initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Speech Therapy with CCC-SLP, California licensure or eligible status, and BLS certification. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation accuracy, and ongoing quality improvement within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional school of Speech Therapy or Master’s in Speech Therapy.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Certification required.
• CCC-SLP or CA Speech-Language Pathology license/SLPCF or related licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and administer therapy modalities as prescribed by a physician.
• Assist patients in reaching maximum performance and functioning.
• Participate in department CQI and chart reviews; support system-wide activities.

Skills

Speech therapy

BLS

Team collaboration

Documentation

CQI

Education

Master's degree in Speech Therapy

CCC-SLP

CA license or eligible

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Hours :

Shift Start Time: 8 AM Shift End Time: 4:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information: One weekend shift per month required

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $52.360 - $67.570 - $75.690

The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and UNAC Professional. Placement within the range is based on years of experience in alignment with the CBA.

In alignment with the UNAC CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 10.13.26 to 10.20.26 and available only to existing members of the ratified UNAC Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9.30.2029.

What You Will Do

Evaluates plans, directs and administers therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department.

Required Qualifications

Other Graduate of an approved professional school of Speech Therapy, or graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Speech Therapy or equivalent. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); OR California Speech-Language Pathologist - CA Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board; OR Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; OR California RPE Temporary License (Speech-Language Pathologists) - CA Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

1 Year Experience in all aspects of speech therapy.

Essential Functions

Department development

Actively participates in departmental goals and the advancement of rehab initiatives. Collaborates with Rehab leadership in clinical and operational projects. Participates in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart review. Participates in committees and system wide activities when requested as departmental representative. Participates in any plan to improve customer satisfaction including AIDET and SHARP EXPERIENCE

Documentation

Documents and enters all elements of patient management. Documentation is completed in a timely, complete, legible, concise and accurate manner. Documentation follows Sharp HealthCare guidelines, professional guidelines, and meets third-party payor and regulatory requirements. Maintains records pertinent to departmental operations. Completes all documentation elements as appropriate (Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Education record, billing, discharge plan, and others).

Operational efficiency

Promotes constructive working relationships and works effectively as a part of the team to facilitate its ability to meet its goals and objectives, for efficient departmental functioning and optimal care delivery. Communicates patient care and departmental issues. Accepts changes and demonstrates flexibility when asked regarding work schedules and assignments. Participates in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart review. Completes additional assignments in a timely manner. Offers suggestions for resolving operational issues within the department. Participate in committees and system wide activities. Provides unit specific information to students, floats, and travelers/registry personnel. Maintains departmental cleanliness and safety. Actively sets priorities and adjusts to unscheduled situations. Completes all regulatory requirements. Takes initiative in using time effectively. Meets productivity standards established by department leadership. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, staffing and/or PT conferences as required at various levels of care. When functioning in NICU therapist will attend weekly NICU rounds as required.

Patient care

Evaluates and treats patients within the scope of care in a manner that is cost-effective and appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, age and culture. Designs, implements an appropriate treatment plan and evaluates treatment effect, recommending changes to physician as needed. Assesses patient pain that interferes with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; and provides intervention. Performs an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provides information and feedback and reassesses as per policy. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified