Speech Pathologist TC- Per Diem- Vista

Hours:

Shift Start Time: 8 AM Shift End Time: 4:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information:
Saturday and Sunday Weekend Requirements:
Weekends Only On-Call

Required:

No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum
- Midpoint
- Maximum): $62.040 - $62.040 - $68.230 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.

Provides individualized and quality evaluations for patients, prognoses, treatments and education to meet each patient's needs based on medical necessity and clinical indication in accordance with the Speech & Language Pathology Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations.

Maintains productivity, weekend and holiday requirements as specified. Ongoing professional development and continuing education to promote clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Competent in provision of Speech Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
  -REQUIRED

• 3 Years Acute Care experience.
• Prior FEES and MBSS experience.

• Licensure or eligible for licensure by the California Speech Pathology and Audiology Board.
  
  - REQUIRED
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligible.
  
  - REQUIRED

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements. Accurately perform individualized and quality treatments and education to patients and families/caregivers. Provide care in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings based on patient care and business needs. Maintain productivity requirements as determined by both number of patients and units produced. Meet weekend and holiday requirements based on FTE status.

Independently assess all areas relevant to patient function, utilize sound clinical decision-making skills, develop a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner. Accurately enters data in Tri-City Medical Center’s Electronic Health Record Systems. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Provide mentorship as requested (voluntary). Follows organization’s rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards while carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Tri-City Health District.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet). Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Sharp Health Care is an equal…