Senior Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Pathology

Providence; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka invites a Senior Speech Language Pathologist to join our Per‑Diem day‑shift team. You will perform evaluations, develop written treatment plans, and provide ongoing therapy to improve patients’ communication and swallowing functions in collaboration with the care team.

We value evidence‑based practice, patient‑centered care, and a culture of compassion. The role requires CA licensure, BLS, and experience across rehab, acute, and outpatient settings in our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current California Speech Language Pathologist license upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire.
• 4 years of rehab/acute/outpatient experience; 2 years in specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations and develop written treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing treatments to improve functional communication and swallowing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet treatment objectives.
• Ensure compliance with scope of practice and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical evaluation skills

Written treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Senior Speech Language Pathologist

Senior Speech Language Pathologist in Speech Pathology at St Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour Day Shifts.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka provides outstanding patient care, earning recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in 8 types of care, including heart attack, pneumonia, diabetes, and maternity care. Our hospital's commitment to excellence is also demonstrated through our receipt of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction Specialty Care award for our knee and hip replacement services as well as our elevated level of maternity care. Join our reputable team and be part of a healthcare institution known for its clinical excellence and compassionate care.

The Senior Staff Speech‑Language Therapist (ST) is responsible for completing evaluations, developing written treatment plans, and providing on‑going treatments that are designed to improve the patient's functional status in conjunction with overall treatment objectives. Meets all clinical, organizational and position requirements as defined in the Speech Therapy policies for Scope of Practice and Professional Standards.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy; graduation from accredited college or university. Or
• Master's Degree in Speech Therapy; graduation from accredited college or university.
• Continue continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
• California Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 4 years of experience combined rehab, acute and outpatient proficiency.
• 2 years of experience in the specialty practice areas.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of \"Know me, care for me, ease my way.\" Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100–year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About The Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not‑for‑profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading‑edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Rehabilitation

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Per‑Diem

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 7800 SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Address: CA Eureka 2700 Dolbeer St

Work Location: St Joseph Hospital Eureka

Workplace Type: On‑site

Pay Range: $60.24 - $77.10

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.