Public Health Speech-Language Pathologist — Impactful Care

City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (2542) to provide evaluation and treatment across acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes care for individuals with neurological impairments such as stroke and dementia.

Eligibility requires California SLP licensure and ASHA CCC, plus CPR certification within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess California Speech Language Pathologist license.
• Must possess ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• CPR certification required within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment and clinical management of swallowing, speech and language disorders, cognitive-communicative deficits, and related impairments.
• Administers instrumental dysphagia assessments (MBSS, FEES) and interprets results.
• Delivers targeted therapy and monitors progress to guide treatment planning.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, social workers and the care team.
• Produces timely clinical documentation and completes billing per policy.
• Supervises and mentors speech-language pathology student interns.

Skills

Clinical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

SLP license (CA)

ASHA CCC

Job description

The City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (2542) to provide evaluation and treatment across acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes care for individuals with neurological impairments such as stroke and dementia.

Eligibility requires California SLP licensure and ASHA CCC, plus CPR certification within two weeks of hire.