AHD Speech Pathologist

SUMMARY: The AHD Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides evaluation and treatment of Speech Therapy inpatients and outpatients. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Attends, participates and contributes to in-service educational programs and performance improvement process.
• Communicates with family, case managers, health insurers as appropriate.
• Confers and communicates with referring physicians, support staff, therapists, department manager and other departments such as Radiology and Nursing.
• Evaluates, develops treatment plan and treats SLP inpatients and outpatients.
• May serve on hospital committees and represent the SLP Department in interdepartmental activities.
• Oversees SLP Department operational flow including supplies, staffing, scheduling and organization and maintenance of SLP Department work process.
• Performs Bedside Swallow assessments and Modified Barium Swallow assessments. Communicates assessment findings with Nursing, physicians, patients and family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from a college or program accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Minimum Experience: Entry level position; recent experience in another clinical setting related to the area of proposed supervision (acute medical, rehab, SNF or outpatient) preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications : Current Licensure with the California Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board or Licensed Applicant. Possession of Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Speech Language Pathologists must have both a state license and their certificate of clinical competence from ASHA.

Pay Range: $68.70 - $74.24 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.