SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - $41 PER HOUR

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Lynwood, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 20 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff Job Summary: No Information available at this time.Essential Responsibilities:
  • All professional activities will be provided under the supervision of the RPE/CFY Clinical Supervisor as outlined by the State of California Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Board and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
  • Administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment and neurological defects.
  • Advises physicians of test results and subsequently recommends and implements appropriate treatments.
  • Monitors status of results and collaborates with physicians when altering treatment program.
  • Ensures compliance with TJC, federal, state, and local requirements.
  • May participate in the development of department policies and procedures.
  • Develops protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas.
  • Develops and presents in service programs in area of specialty.
  • Performs diagnostic clinical swallowing evaluations on a diversified patient population, including adults and children with a wide variety of neurologic and medical diagnosis and surgical histories.
  • Interpret and report the results of evaluations/tests to referring physicians, therapists and other medical staff.
  • Participates in the design and implementation of therapy programs addressing speech/language voice and swallowing problems for a diversified patient population.
  • Documents patients progress; maintains accurate records.
  • Adjusts program to improve effectiveness.
  • Meets client needs and determines further courses of treatment or intervention that may be necessary.
  • Performs diagnostic voice evaluations on a diversified patient population.
  • Interprets and reports results and provides recommendations regarding the need for further evaluation or services in the area of speech and pathology when appropriate.
  • Administers and analyzes test results to determine patients communicative abilities; examines patients medical history, neurological ad psychological test results in order to determine necessary therapy.
  • Treats speech and language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech and organic disorder including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia and impaired hearing.
  • Interprets findings and treatment to patients families, teachers or other concerned parties; provides guidance and counseling.
  • Plans and conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility.
  • Administers treatment in individual or group sessions with patients; may refer patients to specialists in medicine, dentistry, psychology education or related areas.
  • Writes report on diagnostic findings, therapy used and progress made.
  • Keeps abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars and workshops.Internal Bidding Period: 09/25/2024 to 10/01/24Basic Qualifications:Experience
    • N/A.Education
      • Masters Degree or Ph.D. in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program required.License, Certification, Registration
        • Speech-Language Pathology Required Professional Experience License - Temporary (California) required at hire
          • Basic Life Support required at hire
            • National Provider Identifier required at hireAdditional Requirements:
              • Basic Cardiac Life Support.
              • Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
              • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and to utilize theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods of Speech Therapy.
              • Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Preferred Qualifications:
                • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Notes:
                  • Will work Inpatient and Outpatient services. -
                  • Both adult and pediatric population.
                  • Schedules may vary based on operational need (Sunday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm).
                  • 20-hour work week with weekend coverage. -Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1312053. Posted job title: Speech Pathologist Cfy 20 Hr Fully BenefitedAbout Kaiser PermanenteAt the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

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