Description

Speech Language Pathologist Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Agency: Hired by Matrix Inc. Pay: $2,300 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 7 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
City: Pleasant Hill
State: CA
Job Type: Travel
Discipline: Allied Contract
Speciality: Speech Language Pathologist
Facility Setting: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Accepting Locals per Radius Rule? Yes
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shifts: Days
Shift Details: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Weekly Schedule: 35 Hours
Certifications / Licence:

1. Must have a valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
2. Must possess or be eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence.

Mandatory Experience:

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instructs patients in their use.
• Facilitates identification of hearing deficits and appropriately refers for assessment, diagnosis rehabilitation and/or personal amplification.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in therapeutic activities, and evaluates patient progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Coordinates care in the home and community with other members of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate staff/processes and write reports
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize operational gaps and develop appropriate interventions
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast -paced environment
  • Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and resources (people, costs, time)
  • Demonstrated ability to mediate and resolve simple problems and issues
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to team and influence others
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results
  • Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and theory of the practice of clinical specialty

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