Speech Pathologist Sr

Job Summary: The Speech Pathologist Senior assesses, plans, implements prescribed treatment.

Provides advanced patient care including evaluations, goal setting, treatment planning, family training and the application of treatment techniques in accordance with designated practice act and department policy and procedure. Promotes professional, collegial relationships. Understands economic constraints and practices are designed to conserve resources.

Supervises non-California Children's Services (CCS) paneled staff if applicable. Participate in case conferences and discharge planning activities and coordinates with a CCS case manager for referral to a CCS-paneled provider or CCS Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) or school district for the patient who may continue to require speech pathology services after hospital discharge. Assists with performance evaluations as assigned. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders required. Minimum three years of experience in a medical Speech Pathology or Rehabilitation setting required.

Knowledge and Skills: Able to read, write legibly, speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities.

Able to communicate in English, related positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction. Demonstrates understanding of the economics of rehabilitation, (i.e. funding policies and sources, accreditation, marketability, cost management, managed care, case management systems, materials management, etc.). Cooperates with management and other associates in achieving organizational goals, clinical program, and mission. Integrates clinical and administrative feedback and direction.

Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information; pay close attention to detail. Able to write, hear, read, and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Current Speech Pathology licensure required.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification and Basic Life Support certification required. CCS-Paneled required if assigned to Pediatric Rehabilitation or fulfill CCS paneling requirements within twelve months from hire date.