for 2023-2024 school year if interested we can get a meet and greet with San Jose USD to answer all questions about the position. 

$73/hr 

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for theimplementation of speech/language pathology services.

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 identifiesequipment needs relative to speech/language function
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a planof care in coordination with the physician to address speech, language, hearingand other functional disorders
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specializedtherapeutic techniques and/or equipment
• Instructs patient, caregiver, and other members of thehealth 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 basedon the attainment of goals
• Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other health carepersonnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the deliveryof 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 andtheory
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Meets the education and experience requirements for aCertificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology
• Must hold a degree from an accredited school ofSpeech-Language Pathology?
• Current licensure or certification as a Speech LanguagePathologist in the state of assignment?
• One year of prior professional Speech Language Pathologyexperience preferred?
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs