Speech Language Pathologist, RPE/CFY

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.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently recruiting for an Outpatient Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (RPE/CFY) to work under the Clinical Supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist or Supervisor-Therapy Services, the Speech Language Pathologist - RPE/CFY evaluates and provides treatment for patients with speech and/or language delays or disorders, as well as provide early intervention and consultation services to children 0-5 years, while gaining the clinical work experience necessary to become a licensed professional. In addition, the SLP-RPE/CFY may provide 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 a diverse patient population, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low income, and the medically underserved. 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 people of all ages and provides assessment and/or consultation regarding speech and language, oral-motor and feeding skills, according to each patient's needs and physician recommendations, and according to specific program/grant guidelines and protocols.
Provides treatment and speech and language therapy for patients of all ages and types of disorders (e.g., developmental speech and language delays and disorders, dysphasia, dyspraxia, dysfluency, voice disorders, etc.). Monitors early intervention follow-up needs for children; provides parents with techniques and strategies for S/L stimulation.
May provide treatment at different clinic sites within the FHCSD network or off-clinic sites that FHCSD has a contract with, based on caseload needs, i.e., at other agencies or at the family's home. When providing home visitation, responsibilities also include assisting with scheduling home visits, maintaining regular communication and share information with parents/caregivers; modeling (for the parents/caregivers) stimulation and intervention techniques; monitoring child and family progress in the home; and assessing the home environment.
Ability to develop, document, write and clearly communicate treatment goals and treatment plans for SLPAs post SL evaluation or consultation. Ensures all SLPA treatment plans are signed by SLP supervisor
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. Participates, and may assist in providing, 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.
Actively ensures compliance with RPE and progress towards SLP licensure.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No more than 2 violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving with 7 years.
California State licensure for RPE SLP required.
CFY (ASHA) in Speech Pathology preferred.
CPR Certification.
Experience with young children (ages 0-5 years) is preferred.
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Rewards:

Job type: Regular Full Time
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

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Enjoy an industry leading benefits package that includes $1000 CME reimbursement, 24 hours of CME time off, MedBridge account with unlimited access to virtual CME training, license renewal fee reimbursement, and the possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

$38.00 - $38.00

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)