Speech Language Pathologist-Santa Clarita area

POSITION SUMMARY
The speech-language pathologist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for speech-language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service
Agreement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to all components of the above position summary the following “Essential Duties and
Responsibilities” are essential to successful performance in this position

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
  
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve the patient’s function.
  
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.
  
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
  
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
  
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
  
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
  
• Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
  
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
  
• Instruct patient, family/caregiver, and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
  
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
  
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services.
  The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  
• The incumbent in this position does not have any direct supervision.
  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS
  
• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following

requirements:

A. Completion of a 300-hour supervised clinical practice with a wide variety of ages and communication disorders under the direction of an educational institution approved by the Board.
B. Evidence of completion of no less than 36 weeks of supervised professional fulltime experience or 72 weeks of professional part-time experience obtained under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
C. Passage of a Board-approved examination.

• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
  
• Possesses and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
  
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record.
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
  
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  
• Must have the ability to work with adults, demonstrate tact and patience, and be self directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
  
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
  
• Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.

  pay scale $100-$110 per visit