SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT

Job Description:

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone!

EXAM NUMBER
Y5892A
APPLICATION FILING DATE

The application filing period will begin on June 26, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Why work for us?
The Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

Through academic affiliations with the University of California and Southern California, (UCLA) and (USC), the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

THE MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care!

DEFINITION:

Provides supportive speech-language pathology treatment services to assist patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders to attain, regain, or maintain communication and swallowing function or to adjust to their disabilities.

Essential Job Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assists the speech-language pathologist with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.

• Assists the speech-language pathologist during assessment of patients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation. Assists in providing direct speech-language therapy treatment to patients following treatment plans and protocols developed by the speech-language pathologist. This may include but is not limited to therapeutic exercises to improve strength and coordination of swallowing and/or speech production as well as cognitive-linguistic activities to improve auditory comprehension, verbal expression, cognitive and other skills to facilitate communication effectiveness.
• Follows documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the speech-language pathologist. Encourages and motivates patients to participate in the treatment program by discussing and explaining their treatment goals and objectives.
• Documents and reports patient performance to the speech-language pathologist or supervisor. Prepares graphs, charts, or written descriptions, to describe patient progress toward meeting established objectives.
• Assists in the maintenance of patients’ records based on established standards.
• Assists in the adaptation of diagnostic tools and treatment materials and procedures for culturally/linguistically diverse patient populations.
• Assists with clerical duties such as preparation of assessment or treatment materials and scheduling of patient activities as directed. Reviews referral lists, prioritizes based on standard criteria and schedules clinical services. Performs inventory check and orders necessary supplies; Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Transport patients and/or essential equipment to treatment areas as needed.
• Participate in quality and/or process improvement projects related to provision of speech-language pathology or interdisciplinary services as needed.

• Perform other duties in accordance with Speech-Language Pathology Assistant scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association as needed.

Requirements

Requirement to Qualify:

LICENSE(S):

Current licensure by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the licenses issued at the time of filing or email the analyst at jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from filing online -OR- applicants must ensure the Licenses Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required licenses as specified in the requirement.

Physical Class III - Moderate:

Moderate: includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequently lifting of 10-25 pounds

Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications in excess of the requirement:

• Post license experience as a speech-language pathology assistant.
• ASHA Certification issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

In order to receive credit for the certification, a legible copy of the certification needs to be provided with the application, or via email indicating your name, the exam name, and the exam number to jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online.

Additional Information

Examination Content:

Examination will consist of an evaluation of education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.

Achieving a passing score of 70% or higher is needed to be placed on the eligible register.
Eligibility Information:
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Scores will be valid for 12 months from the date of results notice.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Vacancy Information:

The list of successful applicants created from this examination will be used to staff our vacancies throughout DHS.

Available Shift:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Application and filing information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer’s name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.
Social Security No. (SSN):
Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.
Computer and internet access at public libraries:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers in public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
No sharing of user ID and password :
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using others login credentials may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
Los Angeles County recognizes and affirms that all people are equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the US. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst
jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact due to telework)
(213) 288-7000

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Salary:

$55,875.36 - $88,605.84 Annually