Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Therapy - Per Diem

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Paramount
Posted on: August 6, 2022

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 fifth-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 U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals!What's this role all about?As a per diem Speech Language Pathologist in Acute Therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will have comprehensive knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting.

• Perform evaluations
• Demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies
• Complete discharge planning for patients
• Knowledge and experience with bedside swallow exams and video swallow evaluations
• Must possess a minimum computer competency comprised of a working knowledge of Windows or comparable system (specifically including keyboard and mouse skills). As applicable to individual job duties and expectations, employee must additionally possess a working knowledge of word processing, databases, presentation development, e-mail, browser and online reporting.
• 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. -
  Education Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited SLP program - Masters minimumLicense/Certification Requirements:
    • Valid and current license as a SLP in the state of California
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)What else are we looking for?
      • Minimum of one year experience in an acute care setting that includes clinical swallowing evaluations, modified barium swallow evaluations, speaking valve evaluations. Experience working with the electronic health record preferred.Physical Demands:
        • Lifting, Standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, etc
          Working Title:Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Therapy - Per Diem
          Department:Speech Therapy-I/P
          Business Entity:Service Lines & Ops
          Job Category:,Therapy/Rehab,Therapy/Rehab
          Job Specialty:Speech Therapy
          Position Type:Per Diem
          Shift Length:8 hour shift
          Shift Type:Day

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