Speech Therapist II
Newport Beach, California
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

Speech Therapist II

Location

Newport Beach, California

Contract

13 weeks

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Setting

Home health; patients are seen in their homes

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California
• Speech Language Pathologist (1.5 years of experience)
• Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
• BLS
• Experience working with Geriatric patients
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Experience and knowledge base in orthopedics
• Experience and knowledge base in neurology
• Experience and knowledge base in cardiopulmonary conditions
• Experience and knowledge base in gastroenterology
• Experience and knowledge base in otolaryngology
• Home bedside swallow experience

Role Responsibilities

• Assess patients, establish treatment goals, and develop and implement speech pathology treatment plans
• Review medical history, perform screening tests, and determine clinical needs and functional limitations
• Collaborate with patients and families on plans of care and discharge recommendations
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education
• Perform re-examinations and coordinate feedback with the multidisciplinary team
• Manage multiple patients and complete documentation accurately and on time
• Assist with orienting new staff, serve as a clinical instructor for interns, conduct literature reviews, and provide staff consultations and in-services