Speech Therapist

SPEECH THERAPIST
85-140K + Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation
Murrieta, CA

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Summary:

Under general supervision is responsible for providing speech, language, and dysphagia services to patients to include evaluations, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, and home programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders, required.
• Minimum 1 year experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current California license as a Speech Language Pathologist required
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association required

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of communicative disorders including dysphagia, and other disciplines. Ability to evaluate, plan and implement therapy including dysphagia rehabilitation program for individual patients. Ability to explain, demonstrate and teach speech and swallowing rehabilitative measures. Ability to supervise support personnel. Ability to work effectively with others in an inter-disciplinary team relationship. Ability to be self-directing and to seek direction and consultation as needed. Ability to express oneself clearly, verbally and in writing. Experience with ventilator dependent patients and Modified Barium Swallow studies desirable. Demonstrates competence within the scope of practice including age and condition appropriate considerations. Demonstrates personal and professional integrity and interest in growth and learning. Employee must demonstrate basic computer

CERTIFICATIONS
California Speech Language Pathologist
BLS
Acute Care Experience highly preferred