Speech Therapist - Acute Rehab Unit, Per Diem 8 Hours Variable Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides therapy services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to patients primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. May function as clinical instructor for therapy students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates appropriately with the referring physician.
• Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Continues professional development through continuing education.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
• Develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.
• Implements treatment program using appropriate procedures/techniques according to professional standards.
• Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals.
• May participates in clinical education for therapy students.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.
• May participates in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
• Performs routine tasks necessary for maintenance of a clean, safe and efficient work area.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient's needs.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance.
• Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and quality planning activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Minimum (Required)*High School or equivalent
*Graduate of accredited SLP program or equivalent per California SLP
*Board requirements.
Work Experience
Preferred (Not required)*Hospital-based experience preferred.
*Will accept New Grads.
Licenses and CertificationsMinimum (Required)*Current CA Speech Language Pathologist license; CFY may be considered.
*Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
USC Arcadia Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC Arcadia Hospital's policy. USC Arcadia Hospital will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient safety.
Pay Transparency
The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 - $63.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.