Speech Language Pathologist

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Company: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System

Location: Salinas, CA 93905

Description:

Weekly Pay Range - $2450 To $2723

Shift: 8 Hour DaysDescription:Works under the supervision of Speech Therapy Supervisor. Assesses referred patient. Plans and administers Speech Therapy intervention plan, schedules treatments, records treatment information, instructs students to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients, provides instruction to patient, family and Hospital staff. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.Performs other duties as assigned.Setting; Inpatient hospital, comfortable with Modified barium swallows and adult patients ranging from MedSurg, ICU to strokes.Duties:Assesses patients, plans and administers Care Plan compatible with physician, patient andfamily goals.Provides high quality and safe patient care.Completes all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independencepossible.Maintains a cost-effective treatment plan.Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.Ensures that person who work for, are serviced by, or associated with, the Hospital receivethe highest degree of courtesy possible.Adheres to established Hospital safety standards.Ensures department objectives are met.Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriateto the age of the patients served on his/her unit.Performs other duties as assigned.Experience/Education:Graduation from an accredited speech therapy programCertification: BLS - AHA, CA SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist) License

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