Lead Speech Language Pathologist

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered.  This position serves as the clinical expert for the Speech and Language Therapy staff and for the organization. The Lead will perform department specific competency assessments and performance appraisals for Speech Therapy staff, as well as participate in the planning and development of speech, language and cognition, and dysphagia policies and procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Graduation from a school of Speech Pathology with a minimum of a Master’s degree and successful completion of a clinical internship. 

• Current possession of licensure as a speech language pathologist by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California. 

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of speech therapy procedures and techniques required to provide routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and dysphagia evaluation and treatment. 

• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

• Five years of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in the inpatient setting required.

Skills:

• Ability to follow directions accurately. 

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees. 

• Able to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy. 

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.