Speech Pathologist II - Per Diem - Days - 8hr QVH

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Job Summary
Conducts clinical speech and language pathology services including patient evaluation, interpretation of evaluation results and intervention relating to various diagnoses for pediatric, child, adult and geriatric patients. The therapist will accurately assess and treat language/speech and swallowing impairments resulting from neurological insult/disease, developmental disabilities and delays, impaired oral motor abilities or laryngeal functions, dehydration/malnutrition or change in anatomy secondary to trauma or surgery. Communicates with physicians and other referral sources, and provides clinical guidance to non-licensed personnel. Works with various healthcare team members. The Therapist will administer contrast media, under the direct supervision of the attending radiologist, during video-fluoroscopy in order to observe, collect data, and measure parameters of swallowing. Individual Therapists are assigned age population as per training.

Job Requirements

a. Minimum Education Requirement :
Meets educational requirements for ASHA certification. A minimum of 36 hours of continuing education must be accrued.

b. Minimum Experience Requirement :
2 years of active licensed SLP experience is required; competent in 2-3 of the following areas: Bedside Swallow Evaluation, Videofluoroscopy, Blue Dye Swallow Evaluation. Excellent customer service skills required.

c. Minimum License Requirement :

California licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist. BLS Required. Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) through ASHA within 60 days of hire/transfer for Speech Pathologists who have recently completed their clinical fellowship year. Certifications required for specific procedures. Under extenuating circumstances, a grace period of no more than one month will be allowed for ASHA Certification of Clinical Competency renewals. Annual 2 hours of stroke education required for those working at QVH.

Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.

Pay Range:

$58.00 - $58.00