Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

The Salary scale is based on qualifications within the career ladder tier. Please contact the recruiter with questions on the career ladder at NIHD.

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for the evaluation of patients referred for speech therapy, formulation of a plan of care, and administration of speech therapy treatments. The staff speech-language pathologist shall interact with all hospital departments and medical staff. Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in all areas involving patients and their related hospital business. Conduct hospital business in an ethical and lawful manner, and is willing to report any knowledge of real or potential fraud or abuse according to the NIHD Compliance Code of Conduct. Abide by the NIHD Personnel, Payroll Policies and Procedures. Abide by Departmental Policies and Procedures, and standards of performance and conduct.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS :

1. Directly responsible to Director of Rehabilitation Services

2. Supervises Rehab Aides and other support staff as required by California State Law

3. Works closely with physicians, patients, families, other staff, nursing, other hospital departments, and other referral agencies

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

• Graduate of an accredited program for Speech-Language Pathology

Certification :

Preferred : Experience :

Certification :

Preferred : Experience :

8 : 00 - 6 : 30

Days, plus weekends , holiday on call coverage as needed

Full time