Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER

Sacramento, California

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Speech-Language Pathologist

Salary or Pay Range: $46.58 - $61.44 Hourly

The Speech-Language Pathologist shall function under the Director of Therapy to provide evaluative, diagnostic, and treatment for the Rehabilitation Hospital. This position requires a depth of theoretic and applied knowledge for diagnosing and treating patients with augmentative communication needs, developmental speech, and language disorders, acquired cognitive and language disorders, fluency, voice, dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria. This position functions autonomously, providing teaching and consultation with other departments, physicians, and therapy specialists within UC Davis Health, educational specialists, as well as other community agencies/service providers.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

California Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification OR UC Davis Health CPR

Must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Demonstrated recent 1 year of experience working with adults in an acute rehabilitation setting as a Licensed Speech Pathologist

Thorough knowledge of appropriate assessment instruments, test administration procedures, scoring, and interpretation

Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to patient and/or family members

Knowledge of how patients should be responding to treatment, average length of stay in treatment, recognition of appropriate versus inappropriate treatment for each patient

Ability to establish programs based on testing results appropriate for each patient

Ability to recognize need for program modification

Ability to extract pertinent behaviors and incorporate these into daily written progress notes

Knowledge of various home programs and organization into individual programs for family implementation

Ability to report to referring physician regarding patient diagnosis, skills and prognosis using appropriate terminology and information

Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to family members, be empathetic, and supportive

Ability to maintain patient records and process necessary billing forms and treatment authorizations in a prompt, accurate manner

Ability to maintain accurate schedule and personal workload accounts

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions given by section chief, including attendance at weekly meetings

Knowledge of current therapeutic and evaluative instruments

Ability to assume responsibility for other therapists' patients on short notice

Ability to communicate effectively with other therapists

Ability to provide instruction and supervision, as required, for student interns and medical students

Knowledge of community resources

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with bedside swallow assessment or instrumented swallow assessments (FEES or MBSS)

Key Responsibilities

70% - Function under the direction and supervision of the Chief Speech Pathologist to perform various evaluative, diagnostic, and procedures for JV Rehab Hospital

10% - Maintain accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms

15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology Section

5% - Participates in instructional activities to maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

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Job ID #76591

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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