Speech Therapist III-Senior - Part Time

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 128,714,678 - 156,422,347; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for part-time staff

Job summary

San Joaquin General Hospital in California is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist III-Senior to evaluate and treat patients with diverse speech and language disorders. The role may involve coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other staff to implement effective therapy plans.

The position requires licensure as a Speech Pathologist in California and a CCC in Speech Pathology from ASHA, with substitutions possible via a Clinical Fellowship Year.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience as a Speech Therapist II in San Joaquin County service.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed speech pathologist performing diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for a variety of disabling conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs speech therapy evaluations and interprets findings.
• Plans and implements all types of therapeutic treatment for patients; establishes goals; uses equipment properly.
• Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, staff.
• Conducts in-service education and attends staff meetings and conferences.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports.
• May act as lead therapist and/or preceptor; may assist in orientation and internships; may consult with supervisory staff.

Job description

Speech Therapist III-Senior - Part Time

Recruitment #0326-RH6403-PC

Approximate Salary $44.92 - $54.59/hour Opening Date 3/26/2026 3:00:00 PM Closing Date Continuous Employment Type Part-Time

Analyst Drew Spruell

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Performs speech therapy evaluations and interprets findings.
• Plans and implements all types of therapeutic treatment for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly.
• Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff.
• Conduct and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental and hospital personnel; attends staff meetings and patient conferences.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports.
• May act as lead therapist and/or preceptor for speech therapists and other professional and/or para-professional staff; may assist with departmental orientation of new staff; may assist in coordinating speech therapy internship programs; may consult with supervisory staff and provide input into employee and intern evaluations.
• May assist with departmental projects.

Minimum Qualifications

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a Speech Therapist II in San Joaquin County service.

OR PATTERN II

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed speech pathologist performing diagnostic and therapeutic speech pathology techniques for a variety of disabling conditions.

AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS

Licenses and Certificates: 1) Current licensure as a Speech Pathologist issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers’ Board; and 2) possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Substitution: Satisfactory completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association while employed by San Joaquin General Hospital may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

KNOWLEDGE

Current principles, methods, techniques, equipment and materials used in speech therapy, possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment, and of precautionary and remedial measure; anatomy and physiology related to treatment; psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions; principles of clinical supervision.

ABILITY

Organize and implement speech therapy treatment programs; conduct individual and group treatment programs; interpret and adapt physician’s orders and/or written reports; communicate effectively; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations; teach therapeutic techniques and modalities; supervise the work of others.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Part‑time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part‑time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at [phone] prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam

Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre‑employment Drug Screening Exam

Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives:

Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility

If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.