TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER Y5889L
FILING DATES:
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 9:00 A.M., (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals. DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year and employs over 23,000 staff.
THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Provides a full-range of professional speech-language pathology diagnostic and treatment services to assist persons with communication and/or swallowing disorders to attain, regain, or maintain communication and swallowing function.
Assesses and treats culturally and linguistically diverse patient populations, and modifies diagnostic and therapy materials and procedures to meet patient needs.
Confers with patients, their families, referring physicians, nurses, and allied health service professionals for comprehensive and continuous patient care.
Provides comprehensive speech-language pathology case management for individuals with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disorders, including assessment, development, and implementation of treatment plans and goals.
Designs or leads quality improvement projects or processes related to provision of speech-language pathology or interdisciplinary services.
Supervises the performance of speech-language pathology assistants, clinical fellows, students, and support personnel.
Selection Requirements:
A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with specialization in speech pathology, communication disorders, or a related field, and two (2) years of speech-language pathology experience as a state licensed speech-language pathologist.
License(s) and Certificate(s):
Current licensure by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board to practice speech pathology, and current Certificate of Clinical Competence as a Speech-Language Pathologist issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class II - Light:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience performing modified barium swallow studies and experience with dysphagia management in a healthcare setting.
Examination Content:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher.
Vacancy Information:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
Available Shift: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.
- We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
- Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst
(Best way to contact due to telework)
(213) 288-7000