Speech Therapist

Job type: Part Time

Shift: Days

Hours: 0800-1630

Schedule: 4 weekday shifts per 2 week pay period. 

Position Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents according to the principles and practices of speech therapy.
 

Responsibilities

Primary Duties  

1. Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech disorders.

2. Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, auditory skills, cognitive linguistic skills, and swallowing disorders.

3. Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

4. Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

5. Discusses patient care programs with other specialists, including nurses and physicians.  Notifies other specialists of recommendations regarding changing treatment programs or suggesting treatments not originally ordered by physician..

6. Prepares written documentation as required by profession and department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes and other such reports

7. Develops and maintains long and short term treatment goals for each patient.  Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as indicated.

8.     Gathers data related to patient’s communication disorder, selects appropriate evaluation tool(s) for the purpose of assessment, and administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of the patient’s impairment and the prognosis for improvement.

9. Consults with physicians on patient’s progress, maintains appropriate records.

10. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of all age groups.

11. Performs above primary duties for ages adolescent through older adults.
 

Qualifications

Physical demands: 
•    May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, body fluids and wastes
•    Prolonged standing/walking, bending and squatting
•    Must be able to position equipment

Working Conditions:
•    Handles Emergency or Crisis Situations

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
•    Current California Speech Therapy License
•    Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology
•    Current BLS CPR certification
 

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Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!