SLPA
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
- Pomona, CA, USA
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of a licensed speech pathologist, the speech/language pathology assistant (SLPA) provides Speech/Language Therapy services to patients/clients within the scope of practice as determined by the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board, State of California, according to the treatment plan designed by the licensed therapist. The SLPA participates in departmental and team functions as needed. The SLPA provides interventions and education services to patients/clients who have communicative disorders, communicative delays or developmental disabilities. The SLPA does not provide evaluative services, nor modify treatment programs established by the licensed therapist.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Licensure/registration as SLPA following completion of two-year program or equivalent as set forth by the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- First Aid certification
Casa Colina is a non-profit, freestanding, community-governed organization. With incredible support from our community, we have been privileged to bring the benefits of rehabilitation to tens of thousands of people since our first patient in 1936.
We are proud of our completely renovated campus encompassing a 68-bed acute rehabilitation hospital and our state-of-the-art 31-bed medical/surgical hospital. This is a unique place is designed to provide an optimal environment for physical restoration and healing. Our facilities show our commitment to creating a Center of Excellence for medical and rehabilitative care.
In our Medical/Surgical wing, we have three fully integrated operating rooms specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, robotics, gynecological procedures, and genitor-urinary procedures. Our acute rehabilitation hospital patient programs are among the most intensive and progressive, allowing nurses advanced training to specialize in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
Casa Colina's physician leaders and rehabilitation teams provide innovative medical and rehabilitation services to more than 10,000 people a year. This continuum of care is provided within the Medical/Surgical Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital and Outpatient Center; nearly 20 specialty physician programs; an associated imaging center and ambulatory surgery center; a thriving long-term residential program with six locations; an adult day health care center; a transitional living center; children's services at our campus and at school sites; plus many community programs.
Our employees work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide our patients with outstanding care. Each team member is valued for the skill and knowledge they have to offer.
Casa Colina offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package.