Thorough knowledge of:

• Current principles, methods, theory and practices of Speech Therapy
• Pathologies and injuries that result in speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities
• Regulatory practice requirements
• Evaluation and treatment methodologies as applied to complex patients
• Code of Ethics and performance standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Working knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of the business aspects of therapy services; such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance
• Anatomy and physiology related to treatment
• Standard billing, reimbursement and reporting practices common to the health care industry, including those pertaining to Medi-Cal and Medicare

Skill and Ability to:

• Evaluate patients, interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments
• Apply advanced clinical skills in treating difficult and complex cases
• Develop, implement and adapt treatment programs
• Write clearly and concisely
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other health professionals
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others
• Efficiently manage time and priorities
• Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills

• Provide comprehensive communication and/or swallowing rehabilitation case management which includes the diagnostic evaluation of a broad range of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders to determine and provide the optimum therapy for correction, rehabilitation, or referral to another service
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients that include specific treatment methods, duration and frequency of treatment, and goals
• Interpret and analyze findings of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disabilities to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis
• Coordinate treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff in the inpatient and outpatient departments of the hospital
• Perform indirect patient care duties such as communication and coordination of care with the patient, family, caregivers, and other professionals, conference reporting, documentation, and charging according to procedures
• Maintain accurate records and written reports
• Participate in continuing education/staff development and competency requirements and other hospital and professional requirements, as required

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: SellanAM@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m. QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical.  The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process. QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.  

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Natividad-HR Analyst at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.

$47.76 - $65.24 Hourly $3,821.12 - $5,218.80 Biweekly $8,279.09 - $11,307.40 Monthly