Speech & Language Pathologist I

Speech & Language Pathologist IJoin the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.This is a full-time acute care SLPI position at a major oncology medical center.Provides quality patient care and family training through evaluation, treatment planning, and the application and assignment of speech-language pathology modalities and procedures in accordance with the regulations governing the practice of speech and language pathology and in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the City of Hope National Medical Center.As a successful candidate, you will:Demonstrate entry level skills in developing treatment goals and plans based on evaluation data, rehabilitation potential, discharge plans, and in coordination with goals and plans of patient, family, and other care team members.Demonstrate entry level skill and creativity in implementing patient treatment programs which are safe, effective, and efficient.Demonstrate entry level skills in modifying treatment plans according to patient needs and progress, terminate treatment appropriately, and develop appropriate discharge and post-discharge plans.Collaborate with physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure ongoing integrated patient care.Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patient and caregivers.Attend team and family conferences; interpret pertinent findings and contribute to the development of a multidisciplinary plan of care.Communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Foster the development of teamwork within the department while meeting the needs of departments being served.QualificationsYour qualifications should include:Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited school.Entry level position, no experience required.Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of California.ASHA Certification.BLS Certification (through the American Heart Association).1+ years in acute care, independence with MBSS, bilingual. Opportunity for training in complex head/neck cancer, tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), and Videostroboscopy preferred.Additional Information :Multiple positions available.City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please

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