Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - Speech Language Pathologist
(14413719)Location: Santa Barbara, California - United States
Posted: 5/22/2012
Job Description:
PER DIEM 8 HOUR 0800-1630 Days Licensed Speech Language Pathologist At least one year experience required Responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphagia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The Speech/Language Pathologist I interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The SLPI plans and implements programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments. The SLP I acts as a resource and assists with inservices to medical staff in speech pathology related areas. The SLP I may participate in additional programs and teaching opportunities including but not limited to: · Assisting with Speech Pathology intern/student program and CFY/RPE programs. · Assisting with education to hospital staff including new residents, nursing, etc. · Assisting with department in-services on new equipment, tests, and/or procedures and techniques.
Additional Requirments / Information| Job Capacity: | Per Diem |
| Minimum Education Level: | See Job Description |
| Visa Sponsorship: | No |
| Related Industries: | Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology |
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