Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem Day Shift

5 days ago

Huntington Park, CA, United States Community hospital of huntington park Full time
Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients, plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology. The Speech language Pathologist demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and skills in delivering care to assigned age specific patient populations within an interdisciplinary team environment. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans, designed to achieve precise, functional goals.
  • Perform patient care at the highest level in variable hospital settings- Outpatient, Inpatient, Subacute, in all Pipeline Health Hospitals.
  • Evaluates patient’s condition to diagnose and treat articulation, cognitive-communication fluency, language, resonance, swallowing and voice disorders.
  • Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care.
  • Communicate/collaborate with other disciplines, patients, and their family. The Speech Language Pathologist is also responsible in supervising Speech Language Pathology students and fellow.
  • Makes appropriate discharge recommendations the multidisciplinary team and coordinates the follow-up with vendors or other ancillary support personnel on any outstanding orders to ensure patient safety.
  • Conferences with Providers and other allied health professionals to make recommendations for occupational therapy treatment programs.
  • Attends and participates in department and multi-disciplinary meetings on regularly scheduled days and checks meeting minutes if unable to attend.
  • Able to safely and appropriately delegate and follow-up patient cases to aide, students, and Restorative Nursing Assistant/RNA
  • Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
  • Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
  • Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
  • Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
  • Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
  • Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
  • Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
  • Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Standards:
  • Exhibits customer and service-oriented behaviors in everyday work interactions.
  • Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
  • Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
  • Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
  • Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.
Communication/Knowledge:
  • Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.
  • Able to listen, understand, problem-solve, and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.
  • Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
Collaboration/Teamwork:
  • Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
  • Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and dependability in all daily work activities and a willingness to collaborate with others for the good of the customer and the organization.
  • Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.
Experience:
  • At least one (1) year of current experience in an acute care setting.
  • Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
  • A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.
Education:
  • Master’s degree or equivalent, preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current California Speech Language Pathologist License or board exam eligibile.
  • CCC from ASHA, preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA), required.
  • AB508 Workplace Violence Prevention (4 hour) due within 30 days.
OR
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB 1 or MAB 2), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or other certification covering AB508 and SB1299.


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