Speech Pathologist (Per Diem)

The Speech Pathologist 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.
The Speech Pathologist functions autonomously, providing teaching and consultation with other departments, physician, and therapy specialists within UCDMC, educational specialists as well as other community agencies/service providers. This position requires coordination with primary care/service providers and management of insurance authorizations.

Apply By Date

(January 3rd, 2025 at 11:59pm) Interviews may occur at any time

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

• California Licensed Speech Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
• 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 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

Department Description

The primary purpose of the Joint Venture Rehabilitation Hospital is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity. The hospital is a 52-bed rehabilitation hospital on the Sacramento medical center campus. It is equipped with leading-edge amenities and adaptive units where patients can practice typical activities of daily living. The rehabilitation hospital also includes a 12-bed brain injury unit and four private rooms for bariatric patients.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 67.18 (Shift differential may apply)
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 165
• Payroll Title: SPEECH PATHOLOGIST PD
• Number of Positions: 3
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20% - Per diem
• Shift Hours: Variable - 08 hours
• Location: UCDH Rehab Hospital, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: Yes- HX - Residual Health Care Prof
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be available to work 2 weekend and 2 weekdays per month. Work at least 1 prime holiday (Friday after Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 26) and 4 other UC holidays per year.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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