School SLP-Palm Springs, CA (25-26 School Year) $75/HR

Speech Language Pathologist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs assessment(s) of patient's communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory and problem-solving abilities, hearing and speech fluency and quality

Assesses home environment (as appropriate) and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function

Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care in coordination with the physician to address speech, language, hearing and other functional disorders

Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment

Instructs patient, caregiver, and other members of the health team regarding their roles in speech therapy

Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated

Recommends hearing tests by audiologist as necessary

Prepares and submits clinical progress summary notes based on the attainment of goals

Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated

Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services, and refers as appropriate

Complies with accepted professional standards and practices, and maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology

Must hold a degree from an accredited school of Speech-Language Pathology

Current licensure or certification as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of assignment

One year of prior professional Speech Language Pathology experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age