Speech Language Pathologist Part Time

Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time - Rancho Mirage, California

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

We are seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

• Weekday and Weekend hours available 

Required Skills:

• Current and valdi state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification from an approved required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Uses specialized knowledge and training in speech language pathology services as well as independent judgment and discretion to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Independently examines patient's medical history and develops diagnosis and treatment plans and then implements those treatment plans with full responsibility for preparation of related documentation and patient and other medical provider communication. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.