PRN Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN or Part Time

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Location: La Mesa, CA

Salary: $65-$70 per hour based on experience

Hours: Minimum of 5 hours per week, max of 15 per week

Flexibility in scheduling hours/days of week

Facility: 15-bed facility; low patient ratios

Setting: In-patient subacute physical rehab; adults only

Would you like to make a difference every day in someone's life? This role is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do every day.

Responsibilities:

• Assess speech and language skills, development, articulation ability and voice and fluency disorders of individuals served.
• Direct and administer speech therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with functional disabilities of speech, language, voice, and swallowing.
• Review medical records, test and evaluate individuals served and develop therapy treatment plans.
• Identify and develop intervention strategies.
• Instruct individuals we serve, family members, and primary caregivers to insure the maintenance of or to achieve the ideal functioning level for each person served.
• Insure effective coordination of individual's served home care services.

Setting and Rehab Team:

• Treat patients in an inpatient setting
• Develop treatment plans focused on community independence and functional outcomes.
• Strong focus on cognitive rehabilitation
• The rehab team consists of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy working alongside nursing services.
• Therapy-led administration.

Patient Population:

• Adults with a variety of complex neurological injuries, spinal cord injuries, polytraumatic, and orthopedic injuries

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology
• Certificate of clinical competence from ASHA
• One year experience as a Speech Therapist
• Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist
• Experience in the treatment of neurologically related disorders is strongly preferred
• Experience with dysphagia, and IDDSI diet.
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do
• Available to work during hours of operation (8am-6pm)

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

Apply today and join us to make a positive impact in the lives of the individuals we serve!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.