Speech Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation​/Req

Job Objective

Reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Services, provides for the carrying out of patient referrals under the general direction of the referring physician to support the Direction of Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapy Supervisor and the Rehabilitation Services Department.

• Performs speech and swallow evaluations as ordered by a
• Based on the evaluation, develops treatment programs with appropriate treatment objectives which are mutually agreed upon by the
• Provides for the implementation of proper treatment programs through themselves or through supervision of a physical therapy assistant or aide.
• Periodically evaluates the patient's response to treatment and alters the program as appropriate with the physician's approval.
• Administers standard diagnostic or prognostic tests of speech, swallowing and cognitive functional ability.

• Maintains appropriate patient records including the initial evaluation, daily treatment charting, progress reports, and discharge summary in the patient's medical
• Documentation on the Multidisciplinary Care Plan and Teaching
• Communicates effectively verbally and with written communications to referring physicians.
• Provides timely and accurate billing information specific to patient interventions
• Maintains effective relationships with physicians, physician's offices, other departments within the hospital, coworkers and patients.

• Maintains patient and employee
• Maintains adequate attendance and
• Maintains a professional appearance and good personal
• Participation in departmental staff meetings as deemed appropriate by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Demonstration of proper safety practices in the clinic and on the hospital
• Participation in the established weekend and holiday staffing
• Participation in the Performance Improvement process in the Rehabilitation Services

• Performance of housekeeping tasks in their work
• Participation in patient education and forms
• Participation in continuing education for patients, hospital employees or outside

• Knowledge of medical
• Knowledge of the theory, techniques and practices of accepted speech language, cognitive and swallowing treatments for geriatric, adult, adolescent and child patient
• Knowledge of the English language and possess good composition skills for the purposes of written communication.
• Knowledge of Antelope Valley Medical Center's hospital Information system (HIS).

• Accurate assessment of a patient's progress on the basis of judgmental criteria and measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Training of non-medical persons to assist with a patient's home program/management.
• Good oral and written communication
• Good interpersonal skills and customer

• Communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers, hospital staff, physicians, patients and outside customers.
• Collection and interpretation of data

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can‑do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

• Minimum MA or MS in Speech Language pathology from an accredited university, required.

• One year of acute care clinical experience,…