Speech Language Pathologist

Dignity Health; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients of all ages. As a speech pathologist, you will play a vital role in assessing and treating patients, utilizing your expertise to develop tailored treatment programs. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to excellence in healthcare, this established institution provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance, ensuring you are well-supported in your career journey.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Previous speech pathology experience preferred; current BLS certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited Speech Pathology program, current licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment programs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and maintain documentation.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively and supervise support staff.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Documentation

Communication

Time Management

Education

MA/MS in Speech Pathology

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The incumbent demonstrates competency in speech pathology for pediatric, adult, or geriatric patients as applicable for the site/level of care of employment. The incumbent provides patient assessments, develops and implements individual patient treatment programs, provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies, and maintains effective documentation.

1. Evaluations: Completed according to department protocol within 48 hours of initiation.
2. Treatment: Provides effective treatment, following department guidelines. Performs ongoing assessment, modifies goals and treatment as appropriate, and demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles.
3. Patient/Family Education: Addresses educational needs with appropriate teaching methods.
4. Documentation: Completes documentation timely, legible, with correct grammar, using medical terminology and approved abbreviations. Reflects all interventions, assessments, and changes. Complies with quality improvement policies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ensures timely completion of timecards, billing, and logs.
5. Communication & Collaboration: Communicates treatment plans and patient status effectively, participates in team conferences, and addresses payor guidelines and patient concerns promptly. Seeks feedback to improve teamwork, with minimal complaints.
6. Delegation & Supervision: Delegates and supervises support staff and students appropriately, provides clinical supervision, and leads by example.
7. Time Management: Meets productivity standards, manages time effectively, and initiates necessary schedule adjustments.
8. Additional Duties: Performs other duties professionally as assigned.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Requirements: Previous speech pathology experience preferred; current BLS certification required. Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities as specified.

Education: Graduation from an accredited Speech Pathology program, current California State licensure, MA/MS degree required.

Preferred: Previous experience as a speech pathologist.

Licensure: Consideration for candidates without CCC if staffing allows; must obtain within 12 months of hire.

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed Level 2 Trauma Center in Carmichael, CA, serving north Sacramento and south Placer counties. Recognized for excellence in stroke care, bariatric surgery, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement, it has served the community for over 50 years.