Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

401k with match

Student loan assistance

Career development

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its acute-care team in Palmdale, CA. This role focuses on diagnostic, evaluative, and therapeutic procedures for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, California licensure, and a current BLS certificate. ASHA certification or CFY supervision is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• California licensure to practice speech pathology required.
• Current BLS certificate required; ASHA certification or CFY supervised pathway encouraged.

Responsibilities

• One year of work experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and treating swallow disorders.
• Analyze test results to determine communicative abilities and required therapy.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

BLS Certification

Test results analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

California state licensure to practice Speech Pathology

ASHA certification or CFY supervision

Job description

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its acute-care team in Palmdale, CA. This role focuses on diagnostic, evaluative, and therapeutic procedures for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, California licensure, and a current BLS certificate. ASHA certification or CFY supervision is preferred.