Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

16h•$54 - $72

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan based on diagnosis and professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities. Job Summary Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan based on diagnosis and professional standards. Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques. Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members. Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities. Essential Functions The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Following department guidelines and ASHA standards, provides direct patient care, including assessment and treatment of patients, developing and carrying out individual designed treatment programs. Incorporates age-specific guidelines and interprets standardized diagnostic test using evidence-based training. Establishes and documents functional limitations, measurable goals with timelines and progress on goals and/or home practice information. Seeks input from patients regarding goals, progress to ensure standards of care Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges and/or referrals Communicates with the referring physician, including obtaining certification of plan of care when necessary. Provides patient and/or family member with appropriate education to enhance knowledge and fully benefit from interventions. Assists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, active daily maintenance of patient care schedule. Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language Pathology from an accredited university.
Current license to practice Speech Therapy in the State of California
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Good physical condition, which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.
Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned
Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments
Strong organization
Strong time management ability
Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues
Strong computer skills
Self-initiative
Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards
Knowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards
Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations for documentation

Nice To Haves

Prefer 3 years of experience as a Speech, Language Pathologist
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) certification preferred for inpatient speech therapist roles

Responsibilities

Assesses patients and establishes appropriate treatment plan based on diagnosis and professional standards.
Provides appropriate treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques.
Accurately documents treatments and care of patients and communicates with other team members.
Participates in individual and department continuous improvement and education activities.
Following department guidelines and ASHA standards, provides direct patient care, including assessment and treatment of patients, developing and carrying out individual designed treatment programs.
Incorporates age-specific guidelines and interprets standardized diagnostic test using evidence-based training.
Establishes and documents functional limitations, measurable goals with timelines and progress on goals and/or home practice information.
Seeks input from patients regarding goals, progress to ensure standards of care
Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and makes adjustments to achieve maximum benefit or discharges and/or referrals
Communicates with the referring physician, including obtaining certification of plan of care when necessary.
Provides patient and/or family member with appropriate education to enhance knowledge and fully benefit from interventions.
Assists with department finances with accurate daily billing practices, active daily maintenance of patient care schedule.
Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.