Speech Therapist
Speech Therapist
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28-09-2024
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Evaluation:
- Conduct thorough evaluations of clients physical emotional and cognitive abilities.
- Identify and assess clients needs goals and priorities through observations interviews and standardized assessments.
- Therapeutic Planning and Implementation:
- Develop and implement personalized occupational therapy plans to address clients specific needs and goals.
- Utilize evidencebased interventions and therapeutic techniques to improve clients functional abilities and overall quality of life.
- Client Care and Support:
- Provide direct therapy services to clients including exercises activities and adaptive techniques.
- Educate and train clients and their families on strategies and techniques to support independence and enhance daily functioning.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including physicians nurses psychologists and social workers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of client progress therapy plans and treatment outcomes.
- Program Development:
- Contribute to the development and refinement of departmental programs and services.
- Participate in departmental meetings training and professional development activities.
- Compliance and Standards:
- Adhere to all relevant regulatory and ethical standards in occupational therapy practice.
- Ensure that therapy practices are in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- One year work experience in the acute hospital setting preferred.
- Experience in diagnosing and treating swallow disorders.
- Ability to analyze test results to determine patients communicative abilities and to determine necessary therapy.
- Completion of Masters Degree required in SpeechLanguage Pathology from an accredited educational institution.
- License to practice speech pathology by the California State Board of Medical Examiners and Certificate of clinical competence (ASHA) or a RPE/CFY applicant supervised by licensed Speech Pathologist following State and ASHA guidelines
- Current BLS Certificate required.
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
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