Chief, Communication Disorders, Rancho

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone!

EXAM NUMBER
Y5897B
APPLICATION FILING DATE

The application filing period will begin on May 15 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
The Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with communitybased clinics DHS cares for about 600000 unique patients each year employs over 23000 staff and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit.

THE MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care!

DEFINITION:

Directs assigns and evaluates the work of subordinates engaged in treating communication disorders.

Evaluates existing and future needs and services; establishes goals objectives and standards of the speech pathology services within the general framework of hospital procedures and established professional standards.

Conducts evaluations of existing programs to resolve if the defined needs are being addressed or whether revision of the goals objectives or the program is required.

Guides all aspects of the communication disorders program including speechlanguage pathology and audiology research and professional education and head trauma/cognitive programs.

Plans and directs an interdisciplinary program rehabilitation and follow up for the treatment of patients.

Assesses budgetary needs and prepares budget.

Coordinates and reviews the ongoing quality assurance program and evaluates program audits to ensure compliance with new regulations and/or procedures.

Leads orientation and training for medical professionals.

Resolves problems concerning the provision of diagnostic evaluations the interpretation and analysis of test results and treatment goals for patients.

Represents the Department in meetings with hospital/medical administration medical and facility staff and representatives of other agencies/institutions within or outside the County.

Establishes cultivate and maintains referral resource relationships with community agencies and individuals to ensure a referral base for Departmental clinical programs.

Develops and maintains support from outside philanthropic/grant organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

Option I: A Doctoral degree* in speechlanguage pathology or audiology from an accredited college or university AND Three (3) years postdoctoral field experience in the application of communication disorders principles two (2) years of which must have been at a supervisory level**.

Option II:A Masters degree* in speechlanguage pathology or audiology from an accredited college or university AND Four (4) years postmasters field experience in the application of communication disorders principles three (3) years of which must have been at a supervisory level**.

No outofclass experience will be accepted.

License:
Current licensure by the California SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board to practice speechlanguage pathology or audiology AND Current Certificate of Clinical Competence as a SpeechLanguage Pathologist issued by the American SpeechLanguage Hearing Association.

• Be sure to write the title of the required license/certificate the number date issued date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency or attach a legible photocopy to the application AT THE TIME OF FILING ONLINE OR EMAIL THE ANALYST WITHIN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure and certificate will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. The original license and certificate must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. All required licenses and certifications should be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

Physical Class II Light:This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information:

*In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework certification a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts or from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization needs to be provided with the application or via email indicating your name the exam name and the exam number to within 7 calendar days of filing your application online.

• Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States (US) and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the US. Applications indicating possession of a degree or certificate without providing evidence may not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements.
• We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Supervisory level involves providing direct supervision to planning assigning and reviewing work of staff in the unit evaluating employee performance counseling and recommending in the subject area.

****Healthcare Setting includes but are not limited to acute care hospitals urgent care centers rehabilitation centers nursing homes and other longterm care facilities specialized outpatient services (e.g. hemodialysis dentistry podiatry chemotherapy endoscopy and pain management clinics) and outpatient surgery centers.

Desirable Qualifications:

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional years of supervisory experience in the application of communication disorders principles.

• Experience in a healthcare setting*** as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the application of communication disorders principles.

• A Specialty Certification* in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders approved by the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.
  

Examination Content:

Examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.

Achieving a passing score of 70% or higher is needed to be placed on the eligible register.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Scores will be valid for 12 months from the date of results notice.

No person may complete this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Vacancy Information:

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to staff our vacancies throughout DHS.

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

Applications must be submitted online only. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. You may also view application status using this web site.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may need to verify your email address this is only done once per email address. Already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to improve security and to ensure an incorrect email address is not entered.

The acceptance of application depends on whether applicants have clearly shown they met the requirements listed on the job posting. By providing the following for each job held give the name and address of employer job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and a detail description of relevant work performed. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Using verbiage from Class Specification and requirements serving as your description of duties is not sufficient to demonstrate that exam requirements have been met. Comments such as See Resume or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents are not considered a response. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may be disqualified.

Please note that all information provided may be verified at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information will result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

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Los Angeles County recognizes and affirms that all people are equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the US. We are committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jaquelyne Saldana Exam Analyst
Telephone Number: (213)
Email Address:

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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