Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Communication

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

French Hospital Medical Center, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life.

The clinician will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and contribute to program/protocol development while collaborating with families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Requires M.A./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CA licensure upon hire or eligibility.
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional status.
• Work in outpatient, inpatient and/or transitional care center as directed.
• Communicate with families, physicians, and health team members; participate in meetings.
• Coordinate with department manager and others to optimize delivery of client services.
• Evaluate inpatients within 24 hours of referral; outpatient eval within 30 days.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Therapeutic skills

Patient-centered approach

Education

M.A./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

French Hospital Medical Center, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life.

The clinician will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and contribute to program/protocol development while collaborating with families and the care team.