Job Description

Speech Pathologist – Per Diem (SLP – Per Diem)

$126,983.76 Annually

Contra Costa Health Department

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Department is offering an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Speech Pathologist in our Rehab Therapy Unit. This position is based in Martinez, CA at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), but is required to travel to the Martinez Health Center in Martinez, CA, the Pittsburg Health Center in Pittsburg, CA, and the West County Health Center in San Pablo, CA, depending on where coverage is needed. Working hours will be 16 – 40 hours per week and must be available on weekdays and weekends. Please note that schedules will be created in advance.

The Rehabilitation Therapy department is committed to providing the community with high-quality, individualized comprehensive rehab services within the parameters of available resources to all who seek care. Our team of highly skilled therapists endeavor to treat the total patient by integrating therapy disciplines within the department and by providing both inpatient and outpatient services. Our rehab therapists are dedicated to developing better ways to address and manage complex patient problems and provide quality care to underserved populations.

Are you comfortable with direct patient care? As a Speech Pathologist – Per Diem, you will be responsible for implementing speech and language programs. If you are looking for flexibility in your career and want to help in developing better ways to address and manage complex patient issues, apply today!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and communicative! You will be responsible for communicating information verbally and in writing to patients in an understandable manner.
• Adaptable. You will need to adapt to varied and changing priorities in your unit.
• Analytical. You will be responsible for screenings, diagnostic evaluations and assessments.
• A team player. You will need to collaborate with other team members to ensure excellent patient care.
• Organized. You will need to organize and document the patient information.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Performing outpatient and inpatient speech therapy services.
• Conducting modified barium swallow studies.
• Implementing speech therapy modalities and treatment techniques.
• Counseling patients’ families regarding communication obstacles.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work in a variety of settings, combining inpatient and outpatient services in hospitals and clinics.
• You will be working in a strong and supportive rehab environment.
• You will have the opportunity to mentor Speech/Language Pathology students.
• You will have the opportunity to treat diverse patients and care for underserved populations.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be working with limited resources.
• You will be working in limited office space.

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Minimum Qualifications

License Required:

Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Possession of a current and valid license as a Speech-Language Pathologist issued by the State of California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and Hearing Aide Dispensers Board.

Certificate:

Possession of a current and valid American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Certification:

Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.

If interested in the Speech Pathologist – Per Diem position, please send your resume and copies of the required documents listed in the Minimum Qualifications section to May Rezazadeh at mahjobeh.rezazadeh@cchealth.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

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