JOB
EXAM NUMBER Y5889MTYPE OF RECRUITMENT We encourage applications from anyone! WHEN TO APPLYThe application filing period will begin on May 28, at 8:30 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? LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles CountyTHE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care! Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What You'll Be Doing: Provides comprehensive speech-language pathology case management for individuals with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disorders, which includes assessment, development, and implementation of treatment plans and goals, collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams, and consultative, referral and liaison services with other speech-language pathologists and allied health personnel, social workers, family members, and caregivers.Assesses and treats culturally and linguistically diverse patient populations and modifies diagnostic and therapy materials and procedures to meet patient needs.Maintains patient records based on established standards.Confers with patients, their families, referring physicians, nurses, and allied health service professionals for comprehensive and continuous patient care, regarding the evaluation, treatment and follow-up of an individual patient's communication disorder(s).Conducts in-service training for medical facility and other professional staff; presents lectures, case studies and demonstrations on communication and/or swallowing disorders, corrective and rehabilitative techniques and research findings.For more information, please view the classification specification: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION CONTENT: This assessment type will evaluate the education, training and experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This portion of the assessment represents 100% of your total score and examines: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.Achieving a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment is needed to be added to the list.ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION: Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the DHS as they occur.No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.SPECIAL INFORMATION: 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.We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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[email protected] email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. 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) 914-6365CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam AnalystTelephone Number: (213) 288-7000Email Address:
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