Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist - Patient-Centered Care

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and contribute to program development within the outpatient rehab department.

Founded entity Methodist Hospital provides specialized therapy to restore communication and swallowing abilities, with a history of serving the community

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a speech pathologist.
• CA license as Speech Language Pathologist.
• Basic Life Support – CPR through American Heart Association.
• Clinical competence in Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations within 24–48 hours according to department protocol, setting appropriate and relevant goals.
• Implement effective and adequate treatment plans, modifying goals and interventions as appropriate while ensuring patient safety.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education, utilizing various teaching methods suitable for their level of understanding.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to department policies for concise, legible records that reflect all interventions and assessments.

Skills

Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

Dignity Health in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and contribute to program development within the outpatient rehab department.

Founded entity Methodist Hospital provides specialized therapy to restore communication and swallowing abilities, with a history of serving the community