Speech Pathologist I : Out Patient Speech Therapy

Responsibilities The Speech Pathologist I assesses patients for speech related therapy needs due to cognitive, communicative and/or swallowing deficits. Establishes treatment goals, develops and implements an appropriate speech pathology treatment program. Reviews medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patients to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. Establishes a plan of care in collaboration with patient and family to include expected intensity, duration of therapy and makes recommendations for discharge. Provides education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise, and activity. Performs regular re‑examinations and seeks feedback from patient, family, and multidisciplinary medical team. Manages multiple patients at the same time. Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Holds a Master’s degree or equivalent in speech‑language pathology from an accredited educational institution. Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred. Bilingual or multilingual preferred. Completes mandatory stroke specific education requirements for certification. Specific Department Qualifications Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). License Requirements Current valid licensure as a Speech Pathologist in the State of California by the Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. Certifications Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. License Preferred: N/A. Certifications Preferred: N/A. Legal Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hoag Health System