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Speech Language Pathologist

Dignity Health

Carmichael, CAJob$49.78–74.05/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$49.78–74.05/hr
Location
Carmichael, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Speech Language Pathologist: CABasic Life Support - CPRClinical Competence In Speech Language Pathology

Job overview

Dignity Health is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, conducting comprehensive evaluations, creating individualized treatment plans, and modifying goals to improve patient quality of life within a hospital setting.

Key focus areas include Conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients, Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and Modify goals and treatment based on effectiveness.

Important skills include Assessing Communication And Swallowing Disorders, Diagnosing Communication And Swallowing Disorders, Treating Communication And Swallowing Disorders, Conduct Comprehensive Evaluations, Implement Individualized Treatment Plans, and Clinical Expertise.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assessing Communication and Swallowing DisordersDiagnosing Communication and Swallowing DisordersTreating Communication and Swallowing DisordersConduct Comprehensive EvaluationsImplement Individualized Treatment PlansClinical ExpertiseDevelop Treatment ProgramsUpgrade Treatment ProgramsAdvanced Clinical KnowledgeDiagnostic SkillsTherapeutic SkillsCompassionate ApproachPatient-Centered ApproachOngoing Assessment of Treatment EffectivenessModify Goals and TreatmentSelect Appropriate Treatment Interventions

Qualifications

Accredited School of Speech PathologyPrevious Experience as a Speech Pathologist or Speech Pathologist Student/InternSpeech Language Pathologist: CABasic Life Support - CPRClinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

  • Evaluations are completed according to department protocol. Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated.

  • Provides effective and adequate treatment.

  • Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines.

  • Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness.

  • Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals.

  • Selects appropriate treatment interventions.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Completed an accredited school of Speech Pathology and Previous experience as a Speech Pathologist or Speech Pathologist student/ intern.

  • Speech Language Pathologist: CA, within 6 - months

  • Basic Life Support - CPR

  • Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, within 12 - months

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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