Senior - Speech Language Pathologist - $48-66 per hour at Adventist Health
Los Angeles, CA 90079
About the Job
Adventist Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Senior for a job in Los Angeles, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary:
Provides clinical services related to the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders. Evaluates speech, language, cognition, swallowing, voice, oral-motor functions, non-speech communication, developmental assessments and auditory screenings. Plans and implements individual and group treatments, provides education and trainings and communicates with physicians and other health professionals. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): Required
Essential Functions:
- Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools, establishes individualized treatment plans for patients and completes necessary documentation.
- Meets established department and hospital in-service standards for attendance, presentation and coordination.
- Meets established special project participation standards, as assigned within the department.
- Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health Job ID #34037. Posted job title: sr. speech pathologist, full time, day shift, speech therapy
About Adventist Health
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- Bereavement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
- 403b retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Health savings account
