Speech Pathologist - ARU

Position Description

Whether you're laying the foundation of your career or a seasoned Speech Pathologist in search of a nurturing environment to call home, we are confident you'll feel the difference the moment you join our team. Being at Natividad means being a part of a national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the collaborative spirit of our team members, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, 8 consecutive years in the top 10% of the Nation for Quality and Outcomes, top 10 for LifePoint Acute Rehab Units, being recognized by News Week for top 25 Best Rehab Units in the nation and the CARF accreditation for Stroke and Medical Rehab make us immensely proud. Start a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, ensuring your peace of mind and professional growth from day one. Welcome to a fulfilling career journey where your care brings lasting impact and personal fulfillment.

Natividad is currently seeking to fill a full-time Speech Pathologist in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit

. Under direction, this incumbent provides professional speech pathology diagnostic and treatment services to assist patients with communication, voice and swallowing disorders of the Acute Rehabilitation department in a hospital setting; develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals designed to meet patient needs including special population of Neonatal Intensive Care infants and pediatrics patients.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the

Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses

section located towards the end of this job flier.

Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position

Examples of Duties

• Provide comprehensive communication and/or swallowing rehabilitation case management which includes the diagnostic evaluation of a broad range of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders to determine and provide the optimum therapy for correction, rehabilitation, or referral to another service
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients that include specific treatment methods, duration and frequency of treatment, and goals
• Interpret and analyze findings of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disabilities to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis
• Coordinate treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff in the Acute Rehabilitation department in the hospital
• Perform indirect patient care duties such as communication and coordination of care with the patient, family, caregivers, and other professionals, conference reporting, documentation, and charging according to procedures
• Maintain accurate records and written reports
• Participate in continuing education/staff development and competency requirements and other hospital and professional requirements, as required

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required License/Certification

:

Possession of a valid Speech Pathologist license issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California or the ability to obtain prior to start. Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. (Please ensure the name on your license either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses will be verified via primary source)

The Ideal Candidate

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge Of

• Current principles, methods, theory and practices of Speech Therapy
• Pathologies and injuries that result in speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities
• Regulatory practice requirements
• Evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patients
• Code of Ethics and performance standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Working knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of the business aspects of therapy services; such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance
• Anatomy and physiology related to treatment
• Standard billing, reimbursement and reporting practices common to the health care industry, including those pertaining to Medi-Cal and Medicare

Skill and Ability to:

• Evaluate patients, interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments
• Apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases
• Develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
• Write clearly and concisely
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other health professionals
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others
• Efficiently manage time and priorities
• Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience performing duties as a licensed speech-language pathologist

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS** APPLICATION SUBMISSION - Exam 26/50G4/02SS: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: [email protected] . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL

: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to

the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical.

The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT

: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

ELIGIBLE LIST

: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Exam 26/50G4/02SS

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link:

Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses

must

complete and

email

a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: [email protected]

SPECIAL NOTES

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Natividad-HR Analyst at (831) 783-2711\.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a per-diem position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for benefits. Speech Pathologist Per-Diem pay rate: $60\.682 - $82\.879\.