Speech Therapist-Inpatient Rehab

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Speech Therapist in California to deliver therapeutic care, assess patients, and develop age-appropriate treatment plans. You will provide effective therapy, document care, and help manage patient flow in a collaborative hospital setting.

The role emphasizes communication with patients and healthcare teams, adherence to department protocols, and mentoring interns within a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic speech therapy skills applicable to patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals and staff clearly.
• Knowledge of department modalities, programs and age-specific protocols.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and policies and reports concerns.
• Performs evaluation and establishes treatment plans in line with standards.
• Provides effective therapy treatments and appropriate patient care documentation.
• Delegates treatment procedures and maintains patient flow.
• Mentors student interns and participates in department programs.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication to maximize outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Speech therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs evaluation and established treatment plans based on age specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs and in compliance with hospital licensing and accreditation standards and in compliance with the Speech Therapy Practice Act.
• Provides effective therapy treatments.
• Consistently and appropriately delegates patient treatment procedures and modalities.
• Individual productivity meets department standards.
• Provides thorough, timely, professional, and consistent patient care documentation through HED.
• Utilizes all resources to assist with patient flow as applicable (prints forms, schedules patients, etc.).
• Provides effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
• Participates in special department programs.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
• Communicates positively, appropriately, and in a timely fashion to all communications including patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, physicians, etc.
• Maintains equipment supplies and treatment areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic speech therapy skills
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

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