Under the general direction of the Manager-Rehabilitation Services, the Speech Pathologist/Senior Speech Pathologist plans, coordinates, and administers speech pathology treatment programs for the rehabilitation of patients.

The ideal candidate for the intermittent Speech Pathologist/Senior Speech Pathologist position will be a flexible and dedicated professional, ready to step in and support our team during staffing challenges such as LOAs, sick/vacation leave, resignations, retirements, and increased patient census. This role is crucial in ensuring continuous and quality care, including weekend coverage at both Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC), Santa Paula Hospital and Eastman Therapy Services.

The candidate should possess strong clinical skills, with the ability to administer a variety of tests designed to accurately measure communication disorders. They will be adept at planning and delivering effective speech and language therapy treatments tailored to the needs of each patient.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as the candidate will need to maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, colleagues, and the general public. The ability to coordinate and collaborate with other community agencies to enhance patient care is also key. If you are a proactive and compassionate Speech Pathologist with a commitment to excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Speech Pathologist: $34.51 - $48.14
Senior Speech Pathologist: $37.33 - $52.07

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital and Eastman Therapy Services

Speech Pathologist/Senior Speech Pathologist are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Intermittent vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 9/10/24
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.Speech Pathologist

Selects and administers appropriate test and measurements for communication disorders;
Plans and administers speech and language treatment;
Communicates with physicians, other health personnel, and community agencies in matters related to speech and language pathology and treatment progress;
Participates with other rehabilitation team members in remediation planning;
Provides in-services to Health Care Agency personnel as requested;
Evaluates patients referred for therapy, provides patient and family education, and develops home treatment programs;
Develops and maintains appropriate records;
Assists with rehabilitation program development; and
Performs other related duties as required.

Senior Speech Pathologist

Assesses and identifies patient needs and initiates appropriate speech, cognitive and language therapy interventions, including the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia referrals;
In cooperation with patient/caregiver and team personnel involved in patient care, coordinates interdisciplinary teamwork, maintains speech therapy program and language therapy professional standards;
Provides patient and family instruction, and in-service training to staff that will assist in the achievement of treatment goals;
Helps direct performance improvement and program development activities;
Provides cost effective services and programs;
Helps in the maintenance of department equipment and ordering of supplies;
Assists in identifying and prioritizing department needs and overall planning;
Maintains appropriate, current and accurate documentation;
May supervise the clinical skills development of staff therapists, students and speech assistants;
Under supervision, develops and implements new department programs and procedures;
Maintains positive relations with all staff and patients;
Performs all duties according to hospital's vision and mission, policies and procedures and operational philosophy of the department.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Speech Pathologist

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university or have qualifications deemed equivalent by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board (SLPAB).

Senior Speech Pathologist

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university or have qualifications deemed equivalent by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board (SLPAB), AND
Two (2) years of speech therapy experience, OR
Successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department and one year of experience as a Speech Therapist.

Necessary Special Requirements:

A valid California State License in Speech Pathology or licensure in another state with a temporary California license issued from the SLPAB and eligibility for a valid California Speech Pathology License within the probationary period. Thereafter, a current California Speech Pathology License is a condition of continued employment.
Acquisition of the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (Senior Speech Pathologist). Within twelve (12) months of date of hire (Speech Pathologist).
Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate by date of hire and is a condition of continued employment.
Possession of a valid California driver license and proof of auto insurance may be required.
Live scan fingerprinting may be required for some positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of: human physiology and neurology as it relates to communication disorders.

Working ability to: administer a variety of tests appropriate to the measurement of communication disorders and dysphagia (Senior); plan and administer speech and language therapy treatment; communicate and maintain effective relations with peers, physicians, patients, families, fellow workers and general public; coordinate programming with other community agencies; plan and supervise the work of others (Senior); communicate effectively orally and in written form; and cope with stress.FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – Qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the written examination.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100%:
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: The selection process may consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, a T&E or an Oral Examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at nathan.wood@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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Speech Pathologist/Senior Speech Pathologist - Intermittent - VCMC and Santa Paula Hospital