Speech Language Pathologist, Pediatrics
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Job overview
Sutter Health is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist, Pediatrics. Primarily a pediatric position that provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with feeding deficits and speech‑language deficits in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role gains confidence and cooperation from patients, families, and healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring, effective communication, and adherence to all regulations to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Key focus areas include Provide assessment for pediatric patients with feeding and speech‑language deficits, Deliver treatment and care for feeding and speech‑language deficits, and Evaluate patient progress in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Important skills include NICU, PICU, PEDs, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Problem Solving.
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Organization:
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview:
Primarily Pediatric Position. Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with feeding deficits and speech, language deficits. IP and OP . Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description :
This role is looking for: NICU, PICU, PEDs, IP and OP with a strong focus on feeding. Some limited speech/language cognitive therapy IP only
EDUCATION:
- Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
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2 years recent relevant experience. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
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SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.
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BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
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Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
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Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirement.
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Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
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Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
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Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
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Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday
Weekend Requirements:
Occasionally
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
32
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $58.71 to $82.19 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.