Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

For over 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 2,500 employees spread throughout more than 50 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves.

The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluation and therapy services for patients of all ages presenting with a variety of communication related problems. Since a large proportion of patients served are birth to 5 year old, qualified applicants will demonstrate specific expertise in working with young children and their families. The Speech Pathologist works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and is able to provide consultation support as well as presentations and training related to the field. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you have a passion for providing caring, high quality Speech Language Therapy to a diverse patient population, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low income, and the medically underserved. You thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced, team-based environment, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day.

Responsibilities:
-Screens and diagnoses speech and language disorders in people of all ages and provides assessment and/or consultation regarding speech and language, oral-motor and feeding skills, according to each patient's needs and physician recommendations, and according to specific program/grant guidelines and protocols.
-Provides treatment and speech and language therapy for patients of all ages and types of disorders (e.g., developmental speech and language delays and disorders, dysphasia, dyspraxia, dysfluency, voice disorders, etc.). Monitors early intervention follow-up needs for children; provides parents with techniques and strategies for S/L stimulation.
-May provide treatment at different clinic sites within the FHCSD network or off-clinic sites that FHCSD has a contract with, based on caseload needs, i.e., at other agencies or at the family's home. When providing home visitation, responsibilities also include assisting with scheduling home visits, maintaining regular communication and share information with parents/caregivers; modeling (for the parents/caregivers) stimulation and intervention techniques; monitoring child and family progress in the home; and assessing the home environment.
-Demonstrates ability to develop, document, write and clearly communicate treatment goals and treatment plans for SLPAs post SL evaluation or consultation.
-Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Consults with and effectively communicates with other team members, assisting in monitoring patient progress, participates in case conferencing meetings and IFSP meetings, and participates in program planning meetings. Provides educational training and presentations for staff and patients.
-Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
-Actively monitors and manages own schedule. Confirms appointments and fills empty slots; keeps schedule full. When conducting home visits, plans effectively for efficient use of time and resources.
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
-Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
-C.C.C. (ASHA) in Speech Pathology preferred; CPR Certification.
-Current California State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required; license must be maintained for duration of employment.
-Experience with young children (ages 0-5 years) is preferred.
-Bilingual English/Spanish required.
-Must meet organized driving requirements.

Rewards:
-Job type: Per Diem
-Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
-Retirement Plan with Employer Match
-Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
-Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
-Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs