Speech Pathologist - Acute Therapy - Per Diem

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

As a per diem Speech Language Pathologist in Acute Therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca, you will have comprehensive knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical physical disabilities setting.

What will you be doing?

• Perform evaluations
• Demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies
• Complete discharge planning for patients
• Knowledge and experience with bedside swallow evaluations and cognitive/communication evaluations
• The Therapist-Per Diem is considered employed on an at-will basis with no guarantee of scheduled hours. Scheduling is done based on staffing need and availability. The Therapist-Per Diem staff member is expected to be available a minimum of 16 hours per month.

Qualifications Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited SLP program

License/Certification Requirements:

• Valid and current license as a SLP in the state of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

What will set you apart? (Preferred Skills/Qualifications):

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing therapist; preferably in an acute care setting. Experience working with the electronic health record preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis;
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques;
• Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
• Able to identify need for an arrange assistance to maintain safe techniques.