What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist, Per Diem position at PIH Health Downey Hospital?
The Speech and Language Pathologist provides a full range of speech pathology services to include evaluation and treatment for speech and language disorders, cognitive impairments, visual field deficits and dysphagia.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Required Skills
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and elderly with a variety of diagnoses.
- Experience in clinical dysphagia evaluation and treatment.
- Experience in evaluation and treatment of cognitive impairments, neurological disorders and voice disorders.
- With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/ significant others when administering care.
- Proficient in video fluoroscopic swallow studies.
Required Experience
Required:
- Masters degree or equivalency in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited education program.
- Current state license as a Speech/Language Pathologist by the State of California Board of Medical Examiners.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Preferred:
- Spanish speaking preferred
- A minimum of one year of hospital experience is preferred.
- Basic Windows and mouse skills preferred.
Address
11500 Brookshire Ave.
Salary
58.00-58.00
Shift
Days
Zip Code
90602
Salary : $58