Speech Language Pathologist (2542) - Public Health (163880)

Job Description
Under general supervision of the Reporting Manager/Supervisor, the 2542/Speech Language Pathologist performs the following duties:
Conducts assessment and clinical management of swallowing disorders, speech and language disorders, cognitive communicative deficits, traumatic brain injury–related impairments, and voice disorders.
Administers and interprets instrumental dysphagia assessments, including Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS), natural dye tests, and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
Delivers targeted therapy to individual patients and assesses ongoing progress to guide treatment planning.
Works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other members of the care team.
Generates timely and accurate clinical documentation—including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcome reports—and completes all associated billing in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
Ensures appropriate therapy materials and supplies are prepared and available to support the patient’s plan of care.
Supervises and mentors' speech-language pathology student interns, providing guidance, feedback, and clinical skill development.
Performs related duties as assigned and actively contributes to program development, quality improvement activities, and the implementation and evaluation of best clinical and operational practices.
The 2542 Speech Language Pathologist may perform other duties as assigned/required.
Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/
Possession of a Speech Pathologist license* issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board; AND
Possession of an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence* issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
*Please provide your Speech Pathologist license number (must show as valid at search.dca.ca.gov) and your ASHA Certificate (must show as valid at https://apps.asha.org/eweb/ashadynamicpage.aspx?site=ashacms&webcode=ccchome.)
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate Requirement/Provision: Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Eligibles who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of hire date and maintain validity throughout length of employment. A photocopy of the valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of hire date and throughout length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.
Verification of Education and Experience:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No