Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Newport Beach, California
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

Speech Therapist II

Location

• Newport Beach, California
• Work involves seeing patients in their homes
• Equipment provided (pickup from facility)

Employment Details

• Clinical Allied Local Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Assess patients for speech therapy needs and establish treatment goals
• Develop and implement appropriate Speech Pathology treatment programs
• Review medical history, apply screening tests, and determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish plans of care including therapy intensity, duration, and discharge recommendations
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers on therapy activities, equipment use, and home exercises
• Perform regular re-examinations and gather feedback from patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Manage multiple patients simultaneously and complete required documentation timely and accurately
• Participate in continuing education and incorporate new knowledge into practice
• Assist with orienting new staff and act as clinical instructor for interns
• Conduct literature reviews and staff consultations as needed
• Attend clinical education coursework meeting California Board of Physical Therapy guidelines and provide in-services to staff

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience working with geriatric patients
• Experience in a home health setting
• Experience with a wide range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, gastroenterology, and otolaryngology

Additional Information

• Must be able to manage full workload from the start of the contract