Speech Language Pathologist

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Graduation from a school of Speech Pathology with a minimum of a Master’s degree and successful completion of a clinical internship. 
• Current California Speech Language Pathologist licensure required. Candidates who have applied for licensure and are legally authorized to practice under supervision (e.g., limited permit or license-pending status) may be considered.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. 

Knowledge:

• One year of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of speech therapy procedures and techniques required to provide routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and dysphagia evaluation and treatment. 
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

Skills:

• Ability to follow directions accurately. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees. 
• Able to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy. 
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.