Speech Therapist - Acute Rehab Therapies
Apply NowCompany: Enloe Health
Location: Chico, CA 95926
Description:
ENL Rehab Therapies Acute
Compensation range:
$50.50 - $68.18
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Days
Shift length: 8-Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 80
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The Speech Therapist will assess, identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting communication, cognition and swallowing. The Speech Therapist provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
Eight years' experience as a Speech Therapist (ST)
Currently meets outlined criteria for a ST III as designated by the department
Desired:
One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:
Minimum:
Current Speech Pathologist license from the State of California Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Current Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech, language, Hearing Association (within 60 days of hire) (current membership is not required)
Current CPR recognition
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family. Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients. Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees, including medical, vision, RX and dental group insurance, retirement with employer match, paid time off (PTO), and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of our benefits.
Compensation range:
$50.50 - $68.18
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Days
Shift length: 8-Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 80
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment upon physician referral to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The Speech Therapist will assess, identify and treat all areas of deficits impacting communication, cognition and swallowing. The Speech Therapist provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
Eight years' experience as a Speech Therapist (ST)
Currently meets outlined criteria for a ST III as designated by the department
Desired:
One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:
Minimum:
Current Speech Pathologist license from the State of California Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Current Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech, language, Hearing Association (within 60 days of hire) (current membership is not required)
Current CPR recognition
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family. Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients. Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees, including medical, vision, RX and dental group insurance, retirement with employer match, paid time off (PTO), and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of our benefits.