Salary Range: $39.18 - $53.99

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services. Provide differential diagnostic and therapeutic services by assessing and treating inpatients and outpatients with central or peripheral disorders of speech, language, voice and/or swallowing. Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical; treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Is able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group. Must supervisor department staff in absence of department director. Must work well under stress or tight deadlines. Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.

District Responsibility:

Support of the District Mission and Values Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”. Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others. Performance Improvement Activities Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

Defines patient’s degree and type of speech, language, voice and swallowing impairment by selecting and administering the most appropriate test instruments; preparing written diagnostic reports. Counsels patients and their families by informing them about available treatment options. Minimizes delays in diagnosis and/or therapeutic intervention by coordinating and prioritizing the patient caseload. Improves the function of patients with speech, language, voice and/or swallowing impairments by planning treatment. Modifies therapy program by periodically re-evaluating therapy goals. Improves quality results by studying, evaluating and re-designing processes and implementing changes. Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by developing policy concerning federal, state and local regulations and JACHO standards; anticipating emerging issues. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal and professional networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances speech pathology and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different request; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Complies with federal, state and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation. Patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Position Competencies. Other duties assigned by a supervisor/director.

Essential Functions:

The ability to maintain a valid California Speech and Language License The ability to maintain a valid California driver’s license and be insurable through the District’s carrier. The ability to participate in all elements of performing Speech and Language job duties. The ability to use applicable equipment and instruments. The ability to keyboard and use various computer programs. The ability to be supervised. The ability to work as a Team. The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Current California Speech Language Pathology License.    Experience: One year acute or OP Rehabilitative experience, new graduate may be considered.                Cert/License: Current/valid California Speech and Language License, CPR Certification required from the American Heart Association and California Drivers license. Skills/Ability: Knowledge of speech and language treatment to patients of all ages.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Exhibits the ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy; exercise good judgment; demonstrate initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise. LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.