Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently recruiting for a Per Diem 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 participants 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 share 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.

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.
• 1-2 years of experience working with the older adult population.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Rewards:  

• Job type: Per Diem
• 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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The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. 

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.