Acute SLP - Per Diem
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
About the Role
As a Speech-Language Pathologist at Sharp HealthCare, you will evaluate plans, direct, and administer therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by licensed physicians. Your primary mission is to assist patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning while helping them learn to live within the limits of their capabilities. You will play an active role in the operational aspects of the department, contributing to performance improvement activities and the advancement of rehabilitation initiatives.
Day in the Life
Your work involves designing and implementing appropriate treatment plans that are cost-effective and tailored to the patient's diagnosis, age, and culture. You will assess patient pain that interferes with optimal function and provide necessary interventions. A significant portion of your day is dedicated to documentation, ensuring all patient management elements are entered in a timely, complete, and accurate manner that meets Sharp HealthCare guidelines and regulatory requirements.
You will collaborate closely with Rehab leadership on clinical and operational projects, participate in departmental activities such as CQI and staff meetings, and serve as a departmental representative on committees. Whether participating in interdisciplinary rounds, providing unit-specific information to students and travelers, or adjusting to unscheduled situations, you will work to maintain constructive relationships and ensure efficient departmental functioning.
Hiring Process
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Therapy from an approved professional school or an accredited college/university. Additionally, you must possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA and a California Speech-Language Pathologist license, or alternatively, hold a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF) and a California RPE Temporary License. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals is also required.
Equal Opportunity
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients
- check_circleCoordinate patient care to ensure hospital policies and safety standards are met
- check_circleParticipate in interdisciplinary rounds and clinical conferences
- check_circleEvaluate plans and administer therapy modalities prescribed by licensed physicians
- check_circleAssess patient pain and provide interventions to optimize function
- check_circleFormulate and evaluate teaching plans for patients and families
- check_circleParticipate in departmental goals, CQI activities, and staff meetings
- check_circleDocument patient management elements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's degree in Speech Therapy or equivalent
- verifiedAHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)
- verifiedCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) AND California Speech-Language Pathologist license OR Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF) AND California RPE Temporary License
- verified1 Year Experience in all aspects of speech therapy
Nice to Have
1 Year Experience in all aspects of speech therapy.
