Speech-Language Pathologist

Coalinga, CA - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adelphi is seeking a licensed Speech Pathologist to provide temporary/relief speech-language pathology services at a hospital in Coalinga California. The ideal candidate will deliver clinically appropriate speech and language evaluation and treatment services to patients in a state hospital setting ensure accurate clinical documentation and comply with all applicable state regulations hospital policies and professional standards of care.

Job Quick Facts:

ID: BD

Profession: Allied Health

Specialty: Speech-Language Pathologist

Facility Type: State Hospital (Inpatient Behavioral Health)

Job Type: Contract / TempRelief

Location: On-site Coalinga California

Schedule: MondayFriday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (excluding state holidays)

Rate: $55/hr

Requirements:

Current and valid California Speech-Language Pathologist License issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs

Masters degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field

Resume with relevant experience

Knowledge of standards of care established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and experience working with diverse patient populations preferred

Ability to comply with hospital security safety and documentation requirements

Responsibilities:

Provide speech language and cognitive rehabilitation services in accordance with physician orders

Conduct clinical evaluations assessments and treatments for patients with communication language and swallowing disorders

Address needs related to speech language comprehension articulation voice fluency aphasia dysphagia and cognitive communication deficits

Deliver services to deaf and hard-of-hearing patients including use of ASL as appropriate

Administer and interpret standardized assessments approved by the facility

Develop implement and document individualized treatment plans

Maintain accurate timely and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with Title 22 regulations and hospital policies

Collaborate with physicians nursing staff and interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient care

Adhere to all safety security and confidentiality requirements while working on state hospital grounds

Refer service limitations or concerns to the Chief Physician/Surgeon as required

Perform services only when civil service staffing is unavailable as designated by the facility

Comply with all Department of State Hospitals policies procedures and contractual requirements

Perform other related duties as assigned