Speech Language Pathologist CF Intern

As required by the Clinical Fellow (CF) and Required Professional Experience (RPE) governing boards, the CF is under the direct and indirect supervision of the assigned Speech Language Pathologist II?IV the Speech Language Pathologist CF is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems.

The Speech Language Pathologist CF interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.

The Speech Language Pathologist CF plans and implements programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations.

This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: Graduate Degree in the field of Speech/Language Pathology

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: A California Required Professional Experience (RPE) temporary license.

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities.

Preferred: Computer skills

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: N/A
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