Speech Pathologist – ARU
Overview
Whether you’re laying the foundation of your career or a seasoned Speech Pathologist in search of a nurturing environment to call home, we are confident you’ll feel the difference the moment you join our team. Being at Natividad means being a part of a national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the collaborative spirit of our team members, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, 8 consecutive years in the top 10% of the Nation for Quality and Outcomes, top 10 for LifePoint Acute Rehab Units, being recognized by News Week for top 25 Best Rehab Units in the nation and the CARF accreditation for Stroke and Medical Rehab make us immensely proud. Start a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, ensuring your peace of mind and professional growth from day one. Welcome to a fulfilling career journey where your care brings lasting impact and personal fulfillment.
Natividad is currently seeking to fill a full-time Speech Pathologist in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit . Under direction, this incumbent provides professional speech pathology diagnostic and treatment services to assist patients with communication, voice and swallowing disorders of the Acute Rehabilitation department in a hospital setting; develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals designed to meet patient needs including special population of Neonatal Intensive Care infants and pediatrics patients.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position
Specific Skills
- Current principles, methods, theory and practices of Speech Therapy
- Pathologies and injuries that result in speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities
- Regulatory practice requirements
- Evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patients
- Code of Ethics and performance standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Basic understanding of the business aspects of therapy services; such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance
- Anatomy and physiology related to treatment
- Standard billing, reimbursement and reporting practices common to the health care industry, including those pertaining to Medi-Cal and Medicare
- Evaluate patients, interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments
- Apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases
- Develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
- Write clearly and concisely
- Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other health professionals
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with others
- Efficiently manage time and priorities
- Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills
Responsible For
- Provide comprehensive communication and/or swallowing rehabilitation case management which includes the diagnostic evaluation of a broad range of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders to determine and provide the optimum therapy for correction, rehabilitation, or referral to another service
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients that include specific treatment methods, duration and frequency of treatment, and goals
- Interpret and analyze findings of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disabilities to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis
- Coordinate treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff in the inpatient and outpatient departments of the hospital
- Perform indirect patient care duties such as communication and coordination of care with the patient, family, caregivers, and other professionals, conference reporting, documentation, and charging according to procedures
- Maintain accurate records and written reports
- Participate in continuing education/staff development and competency requirements and other hospital and professional requirements, as required
Additional Requirements
- If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Natividad-HR Analyst at (831) 783-2711.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
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How to Apply
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