Speech Therapist PD

AHMC HealthCare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide patient evaluations and deliver rehabilitative therapy for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role requires collaboration with clinical supervisors and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates must have a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, a California license, and at least one year of clinical experience in a rehabilitation setting. BLS certification is required, and MBSIMP training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Speech Pathologist working in a clinical setting with an adult population.
• Current California Speech Pathology license or eligibility for same.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Deliver rehabilitative treatment to ensure compliance with clinical practice requirements.
• Generate comprehensive discharge summaries in adherence to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation skills

Rehabilitative treatment

Patient evaluation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communication Disorders

California Speech Pathology license

Job description

Job Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist administers patient evaluations, plans, and implements patient treatment proficiently for all assigned patient diagnoses. The SLP II demonstrates sound judgment in clinical decision making, demonstrates effective verbal and written communication, and accurate and timely documentation skills, and seeks guidance and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor appropriately. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and, when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders, developing appropriate care plans following regulatory and clinical standards.
• Deliver rehabilitative treatment to patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes, modifying services based on patient evaluation and making referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to speech disorders.
• Generate comprehensive discharge summaries in adherence to regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Speech Pathologist working in a clinical setting with an adult population, preferably rehabilitation.
• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communication Disorders from an ASHA accredited university program.
• Current California Speech Pathology license or eligibility for same, ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• BLS certification.
• MBSIMP training preferred.

Location

Anaheim Regional Medical Center is a 228-bed acute care hospital in North Anaheim, California. It opened in 1958 and serves the greater North Anaheim, South Fullerton, La Habra, and La Mirada areas.