JOB SUMMARY

This is an inpatient position within Stanyan hospital Rehabilitation Services department.

The Per Diem Speech Pathologist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Per Diem Speech Pathologist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Per Diem Speech Pathologist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents.

Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals from licensed, approved providers, the Per Diem Speech Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech and dysphagia therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Services include patient evaluations using speech-language pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice.

The Per Diem Speech Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Per Diem Speech Pathologist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Speech-Language Pathology students and clinical fellows. As a member of the clinical care team, the Per Diem Speech Pathologist also participates in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department and the hospital.

The Per Diem Therapist minimum work requirement is two (2) weekend day shifts per month, and one (1) major and one (1) minor Winter UC Holiday (i.e., Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec24/25, Dec 31/Jan 1).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters degree with clinical fellowship
o If graduated 15 or more years ago, a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum one year of patient care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
• Experience providing patient care in acute care hospitals and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings.
• Experience/competence with Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation
of Swallowing

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for AHA BLS certification.