Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy - Full-Time - 8 Hour Days
Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy - Full-Time - 8 Hour Days
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Minimum Education:
Graduation from a Speech / Language school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Speech and Language Pathology Association.
Ability:
Effective oral and written communication skills to work with patients families physicians and other personnel.
Performs effective evaluation and treatment techniques; develops treatment plans to meet therapy and patient goals.
Knowledge:
Must understand and utilize the theories behind speech/language pathology and swallow function.
Must understand theory and precautions/contraindications for all physical medicine agents relating to speech pathology procedures and their effects for the child adolescent adult and geriatric patient.
Must have knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to assess the effects of treatment on body function and structures for the child adolescent adult and geriatric patient.
Must understand concepts of isolation sterile techniques and the applications within physical medicine.
Must understand required policies and procedures for PMR and the hospital in general.
Experience:
Experience in Acute Care Rehab SNF or Outpatient is desired.
Required License/Certification: Current license to practice Speech and Language Pathology in California issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs Medical Board of California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee.
Membership in the American Speech and Language Pathology Association is desired.
Annual certification in BLS from the American Heart Association.
Annual certification/recertification in AB508 required for staff assigned to Geropsych and ED Departments.
As part of Keck Medicine of USC USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust USCVHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.
The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 to $64.00. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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