Speech Pathologist (Home Health), Part-Time

Adventist Health System

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 16 days ago

    Highlights

    Essential Functions: Assesses and documents speech therapy data related to patient assessments, patient care needs, interventions and outcomes. So whether you''re looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBakersfield, CA

    Description

    Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

    So whether you''re looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

    Job Summary:

    Provides speech therapy services to patients with speech, language or swallowing disorders.

    Job Requirements:

    Education and Work Experience:

    • Master''s Degree or foreign equivalent: Required

    Licenses/Certifications:

    • Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
    • American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred
    • Valid Driver''s License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

    Essential Functions:

    • Assesses and documents speech therapy data related to patient assessments, patient care needs, interventions and outcomes.
    • Identifies changes and trends throughout physical and emotional parameters.
    • Reviews treatment plans and assesses individual performances to modify, change or write new programs.
    • Maintains documentation as required by law, establishment policy and administrative regulation.
    • Instructs patients on ways to monitor speech and practice new skills.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

    Organizational Requirements:

    Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

    Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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