Speech Language Pathologist-Riverside Area area

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist - Riverside Area

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Position summary and description are focused on implementing standards of care for speech-language pathology services and adhering to the conditions in the Service Agreement.

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment as appropriate, and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve the patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• Participates in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services.

• The incumbent in this position does not have any direct supervision.

• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP).
• Meets either of the following requirements:
  • Completion of a 300-hour supervised clinical practice with a wide variety of ages and communication disorders under the direction of an educational institution approved by the Board.
  • Evidence of completion of no less than 36 weeks of supervised professional full-time experience or 72 weeks of professional part-time experience under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
  • Passage of a Board-approved examination.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work with adults, demonstrate tact and patience, and be self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
• Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.

Pay scale
: $100-$110 per visit