Speech-Language Pathologist - Hospital Facility (Inpatient, Outpatient, Acute Rehab)

Company: Santa Clara County
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

The Therapy Department at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is recruiting (3) full-time Speech-Language Pathologist Positions. The Speech-Language Pathologist I position can be alternatively staffed with a Speech Language Pathologist II position.

Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist positions are also available for experienced hospital-based Speech-Language Pathologists.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST I $107,463.20 - $130,020.80 Annually
Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist I, under supervision, evaluates the therapy needs and designs appropriate treatment plans and goals to meet the needs the needs of patients based on their service area. The Speech-Language Pathologist I perform relatively routine patient care for all age groups served. All services are provided in an inpatient and outpatient hospital setting.

Typical Tasks

Patient Care

• Performs relatively routine patient care with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning and problem solving;
• Completes adequate intake of the patient's history, current medical diagnosis patient's prior level of functioning, and patient's goals;
• Completes effective differential diagnosis of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disabilities;
• Interprets diagnostic findings of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities;
• Explains remediation procedures to other professionals and non-professional staff;
• Determines patient's general prognosis and patient's anticipated length of stay on a particular service;
• Develops appropriate treatment plans that include specific treatment methods, duration and frequency of treatment, and goals;
• Alleviates impairment and functional limitation by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions appropriate to patient's diagnosis, impairments and prognosis;
• Adapts treatment plans based on continuous assessment, progress made and patient goals;
• Maintains communication with supervisor regarding current caseload;
• Performs indirect patient care duties such as communication and coordination of care with the patient, family, caregivers, and other professionals, conference reporting, documentation, and charging according to procedures;
• Completes patient/family/caregiver education and training;
• Performs tasks listed above for an assigned caseload of patients.Clinical Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provides clinical guidance to speech-language therapy student interns.Administrative Responsibilities
    • May assist with orientation and training of new service personnel as needed;
    • Prioritizes and schedules patient treatment as assigned;
    • Assumes selected responsibilities of other staff during temporary absences;
    • May assist in the day to day operations of assigned service.Professional and Program Development
      • Maintains appropriate amount of required continuing education units;
      • Participates in internal and external professional and educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth;
      • Participates in hospital research as appropriate;
      • May assist with program development as assigned;
      • Keeps current on new treatment techniques.Employment Standards A valid license, or eligibility for licensing, to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California AND a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; AND a minimum of nine months of required professional experience as a clinical fellow in Speech-Language Pathology. Must pass the next scheduled examination or be released from position.
        
        Sufficient education, knowledge and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the knowledge and abilities listed below.
        
        Knowledge of:
        • Principles, methods, theory and practices of Speech-Language Pathology;
        • Pathologies and injuries which result in speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities;
        • Legal issues affecting the practice of Speech-Language pathology;
        • Code of Ethics and performance standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.Ability to:
          • Write clearly and concisely;
          • Advocate for and represent Speech Pathology within the hospital and within the community;
          • Develop and maintain productive relationships with patients, families and colleagues;
          • Foster unity within the Therapy Services Department;
          • Efficiently manage time and priorities;
          • Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills;
          • Reach, grasp, manipulate and carry a variety of objects.
            
            SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST II
            
            $124,196.80 - $150,273.76 Annually
            
            
            Description
            
            Under general supervision and using clinical expertise, evaluates the speech and language needs of inpatients and outpatients in a hospital setting. Develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals designed to meet patient needs and acts as a clinical resource specialist to other therapists.
            Typical Tasks
            
            Patient Care
            • Performs complex evaluation and treatment with advanced skills in clinical reasoning, problem solving and treatment interventions;
            • Completes intake of the patient's history, current medical diagnosis, patient's prior level of functioning, and patient's goals;
            • Interprets and analyzes findings of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis;
            • Develops appropriate treatment plans that include specific treatment methods, duration and frequency of treatment, and goals;
            • Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate impairment and functional limitation that are appropriate to patient's diagnosis, age, impairments and prognosis;
            • Explains remediation procedures to other professionals and non-professionals;
            • Adapts treatment plans based on continuous assessment, progress made, and patient goals;
            • Performs indirect patient care duties such as communication and coordination of care with the patient, family, caregivers, and other professionals, conference reporting, documentation, and charging according to procedures;
            • Conducts patient/family/caregiver education and training;
            • Manages assigned caseload of patients, which includes scheduling and prioritizing patient care, and responsibility for patient care delegated to Clinical Fellows and Therapy Technicians;
            • Makes recommendations, including home programs and referrals to others as needed;
            • Maintains communication with supervisor regarding current caseload;
            • Serves as a consultant in an area of clinical specialty to staff therapists;
            • May act as a clinical liaison in specialty clinics.Clinical Supervisory Responsibilities
              • Supervises Clinical Fellows, Therapy Technicians, students and volunteers as assigned, and conducts clinical competencies of same;
              • Provides clinical guidance to other Speech-Language Pathologists in areas of expertise;
              • Assists Speech-Language Pathologist IIIs with training of staff therapists, assistants (PT and OT) and students;
              • Leads other therapists working on special projects or who are assigned to satellite facilities;
              • Provides orientation and training of new service personnel.Administrative Responsibilities
                • Prioritizes and schedules patient treatment as assigned;
                • Assumes selected responsibilities of other staff during temporary absences;
                • Assists in the day-to-day operations of assigned service;
                • Assists with the development and implementation of service policies, procedures, goals and objectives.Professional Development
                  • Participates in internal and external professional and educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth;
                  • Maintains appropriate amount of required continuing education units;
                  • Participates in hospital research as appropriate;
                  • Keeps current with new treatment techniques;
                  • Assists with program development as assigned.Employment Standards A valid license, or temporary license, to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
                    
                    Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the knowledge and abilities listed below.
                    
                    Experience Note The knowledge and abilities are typically acquired through at least two (2) years of professional experience as a Speech Pathologist and two or more specialty areas relevant to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
                    
                    Knowledge of
                    • Principles, methods, theory and practices of Speech-Language Pathology;
                    • Pathologies and injuries that result in physical disabilities speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities;
                    • Regulatory practice requirements;
                    • Evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patients;
                    • Basic understanding of the business aspects of therapy services; such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance;
                    • Basic principles of clinical supervision and clinical instruction; . click apply for full job details

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