Inpatient Speech Pathologist-Nicu Jobs

Orange, CaliforniaDay – 08hrs (United States of America)The Speech Language Pathologist III provides direct patient and family centered care while under the direction of the Rehabilitation Leadership Team. This includes but is not limited to evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning based on functional needs. Works with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and adjust treatment plan as necessary. May participate in department-wide process improvement initiatives and program development.Minimum $43.94 Midpoint $58.23 Maximum $72.50

• Required: Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Preferred: Clinical Affiliation in Pediatrics. One (1) year of clinical experience within CHOC Children’s. Previous experience with feeding/swallowing.

• Required: Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders or equivalent.

• Preferred: VitalStim certification.

• Required: Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations and effectively solve complex patient care and organizational problems. Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills.

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS); Speech Language Pathology – Board of Speech Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers.
• Preferred: CCS Paneling.

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviationLifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near VisionAirborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations