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Marshall Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist

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What they do

A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$101,723 / year median in California

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Department:
Physical Rehab Services -
Hospital Shift:
Primarily Days (United States of America)
Employee Type:
Regular - Per Diem Per Diem Type (if applicable): Non-RN Per Diem 1
Minimum Pay Range:
$43.87 - $52.64
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Graduation from a school of Speech Pathology with a minimum of a Master's degree and successful completion of a clinical internship. Current California Speech Language Pathologist licensure required. Candidates who have applied for licensure and are legally authorized to practice under supervision (e.g., limited permit or license-pending status) may be considered. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Knowledge:
One year of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred. Knowledge and understanding of speech therapy procedures and techniques required to provide routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and dysphagia evaluation and treatment. Knowledge of infection control procedures.
Skills:
Ability to follow directions accurately. Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees. Able to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy. Ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.