Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

• Screens and diagnoses speech and language disorders in people of all ages and provides assessment and/or consultation regarding speech and language, oral-motor, and feeding skills, according to each patient's needs and physician recommendations, and according to specific program/grant guidelines and protocols.
• Provides treatment and speech and language therapy for patients of all ages and types of disorders (e.g., developmental speech and language delays and disorders, dysphasia, dyspraxia, dysfluency, voice disorders, etc.). Monitors early intervention follow-up needs for children; provides parents with techniques and strategies for S/L stimulation.
• May provide treatment at different clinic sites within the FHCSD network or off-clinic sites that FHCSD has a contract with, based on caseload needs, i.e., at other agencies or the family's home. When providing home visitation, responsibilities also include assisting with scheduling home visits, maintaining regular communication and sharing information with parents/caregivers; modeling (for the parents/caregivers) stimulation and intervention techniques; monitoring child and family progress in the home; and assessing the home environment.
• Demonstrates ability to develop, document, write, and communicate treatment goals and treatment plans for SLPAs post-SL evaluation or consultation.
• Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Consult with and effectively communicate with other team members, assist in monitoring patient progress, participate in case conferencing meetings and IFSP meetings, and participate in program planning meetings. Provides educational training and presentations for staff and patients.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, promptly, and thoroughly by 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, plan effectively for efficient use of time and resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current California State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required; license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Ability and means to travel as needed promptly within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.
• C.C.C. (ASHA) in Speech Pathology preferred CPR Certification.

Specialized skills (including Language):

• Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multicultural population.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
• Knowledge of cognitive, emotional, and social development and/or deficits in clients of all ages and disorders.
• Knowledge of developmental speech and language theory and speech and language disorders (etiologies and effects), as well as knowledge of the use of diagnostic materials and therapy programs.
• Knowledge of therapy techniques and their applications to various disorders, ages, and personalities.
• Bilingual English and Spanish are preferred.

Rewards:

• 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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In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)