Speech Language Pathology/ Modesto, CA (Onsite) 3+ Months Contract

Speech Language Pathology

The onboarding is lengthy as compared to other clients. Background check (past 7 years), drug screen, work modules, medical records are required before start.

Pediatric experience required. Duration - 3 months (extendable). Shift - 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Monday-Friday.

Job Description

• Performs diagnostic clinical swallowing evaluations on a diversified patient population, including adults and children with a wide variety of neurologic and medical diagnosis and surgical histories.
• Interpret and report the results of evaluations/tests to referring physicians, therapists and other medical staff.
• Participates in the design and implementation of therapy programs addressing speech/language voice and swallowing problems for a diversified patient population.
• Documents patients progress; maintains accurate records.
• Adjusts program to improve effectiveness.
• Meets client needs and determines further courses of treatment or intervention that may be necessary.
• Performs diagnostic voice evaluations on a diversified patient population.
• Interprets and reports results and provides recommendations regarding the need for further evaluation or services in the area of speech and pathology when appropriate.
• Administers and analyzes test results to determine patient's communicative abilities; examines patients medical history, neurological ad psychological test results in order to determine necessary therapy.
• Treats speech and language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech and organic disorder including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia and impaired hearing.
• Interprets findings and treatment to patients families, teachers or other concerned parties; provides guidance and counseling.
• Plans and conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility.
• Job License/Certification(s) Required: California license as speech language pathologist, BLS, ASHA certification

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