Speech Language Pathologist

Dignity Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans, and contribute to program improvements.

Ideal candidates hold CA licensure, CPR, and clinical competency within 12 months, with a patient-centered, team-oriented approach to care.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California within 6 months.
• CPR certification is required.
• Clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients according to department protocol.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Contribute clinical expertise to develop or upgrade treatment programs and protocols.
• Shape departmental and organizational goals.
• Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness and adjust goals as needed.
• Select appropriate treatment interventions.

Skills

Clinical competence in Speech-Language

CPR Certification

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Evaluations are completed according to department protocol. Completed within 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated.
• Provides effective and adequate treatment.
• Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines.
• Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness.
• Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals.
• Selects appropriate treatment interventions.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completed an accredited school of Speech Pathology and Previous experience as a Speech Pathologist or Speech Pathologist student/ intern.
• Speech Language Pathologist: CA, within 6 - months
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, within 12 - months

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.