Speech Pathologist

Location: 
1441 Constitution Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
United States
Job Posted Date: 
September 19, 2024
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Physical Therapy

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

  • Provide comprehensive communication and/or swallowing rehabilitation case management which includes the diagnostic evaluation of a broad range of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders to determine and provide the optimum therapy for correction, rehabilitation, or referral to another service
  • Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients that include specific treatment methods, duration and frequency of treatment, and goals
  • Interpret and analyze findings of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disabilities to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis
  • Coordinate treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff in the inpatient and outpatient departments of the hospital
  • Perform indirect patient care duties such as communication and coordination of care with the patient, family, caregivers, and other professionals, conference reporting, documentation, and charging according to procedures
  • Maintain accurate records and written reports
  • Participate in continuing education/staff development and competency requirements and other hospital and professional requirements, as required
Job Requirements: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Licensure: Possession of a valid Speech Pathologist license issued by the State of California or the ability to obtain prior to start. (Please ensure the name on your license/certification either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses/certifications will be verified via primary source.)  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: 

Thorough knowledge of:

  • Current principles, methods, theory and practices of Speech Therapy
  • Pathologies and injuries that result in speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities
  • Regulatory practice requirements
  • Evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patients
  • Code of Ethics and performance standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Working knowledge of:

  • Basic understanding of the business aspects of therapy services; such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance
  • Anatomy and physiology related to treatment
  • Standard billing, reimbursement and reporting practices common to the health care industry, including those pertaining to Medi-Cal and Medicare

Skill and Ability to:

  • Evaluate patients, interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments
  • Apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases
  • Develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
  • Write clearly and concisely
  • Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other health professionals
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with others
  • Efficiently manage time and priorities
  • Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

   Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:    Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties as a licensed speech-language pathologist

How to Apply: 

Please apply at this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/3937879/speech-pathologist

Location: 
California