Impact Lives, Impact Community
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
Job Description
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluation and treatment for patients with speech and/or language delays or disorders, as well as providing early intervention and consultation services to adults 55 and over enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Additional duties may include providing presentations and classes about speech/language development and communication disorders. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you have a passion for providing caring, high quality Speech Language Therapy to older adults. You thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced, team-based environment, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day.
Responsibilities:
- Screens and diagnoses speech and language disorders in persons 55 and over enrolled in PACE. Provides assessment and/or consultation regarding speech and language, oral-motor and feeding skills, according to each participant's needs and physician recommendations, and according to specific program guidelines and protocols.
- Provides treatment and speech and language therapy for persons enrolled in PACE on types of disorders (e.g., developmental speech and language delays and disorders, dysphasia, dyspraxia, dysfluency, voice disorders, etc.). Monitors early intervention follow-up needs with techniques and strategies for S/L stimulation.
- Provides treatment at PACE Center located in College Grove. When providing home visitation, responsibilities also include assisting with scheduling home visits, maintaining regular communication and sharing information with spouses/family members/caregivers; modeling (for the spouses/caregivers) stimulation and intervention techniques; monitoring progress in the home; and assessing the home environment.
- Demonstrates ability to develop, document, write and clearly communicate treatment goals and treatment plans for SLPAs post SL evaluation or consultation.
- Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Consults with and effectively communicates with other team members, assisting in monitoring patient progress, participates in case conferencing meetings and IFSP meetings, and participates in program planning meetings. Provides educational training and presentations for staff and patients.
- Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
- Actively monitors and manages own schedule. Confirms appointments and fills empty slots; keeps schedule full. When conducting home visits, plans effectively for efficient use of time and resources.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- C.C.C. (ASHA) in Speech Pathology preferred; CPR Certification.
- Current California State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required; license must be maintained for duration of employment.
- Must meet organized driving requirements.
Rewards:
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.
$40.87 - $52.35
If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net).
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