Speech Therapist III-Senior - Part Time

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Typical Duties Performs speech therapy evaluations and interprets findings. Plans and implements all types of therapeutic treatment for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly. Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para‑professional staff. Conducts and/or attends in‑service education programs for a variety of departmental and hospital personnel; attends staff meetings and patient conferences. Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports. May act as lead therapist and/or preceptor for speech therapists and other professional and/or para‑professional staff; may assist with departmental orientation of new staff; may assist in coordinating speech therapy internship programs; may consult with supervisory staff and provide input into employee and intern evaluations. May assist with departmental projects. Minimum Qualifications EITHER PATTERN I Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a Speech Therapist II in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed speech pathologist performing diagnostic and therapeutic speech pathology techniques for a variety of disabling conditions. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS Licenses and Certificates: 1) Current licensure as a Speech Pathologist issued by the California Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers’ Board; and 2) possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology issued by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association. Substitution: Satisfactory completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association while employed by San Joaquin General Hospital may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Knowledge Current principles, methods, techniques, equipment and materials used in speech therapy, possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment, and of precautionary and remedial measure; anatomy and physiology related to treatment; psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions; principles of clinical supervision. Ability Organize and implement speech therapy treatment programs; conduct individual and group treatment programs; interpret and adapt physician’s orders and/or written reports; communicate effectively; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations; teach therapeutic techniques and modalities; supervise the work of others. Benefits Part‑Time Employee Benefits: Part‑time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org). Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr