Speech Language Pathologist

Mercy San Juan Medical Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, enhancing patient quality of life. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, contribute to program development, and continuously assess outcomes to adjust goals and interventions.

Applicants should have completed an accredited Speech Language Pathology program, CA licensure eligibility,

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited school of Speech Pathology.
• CA licensure eligibility within 6 months.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Clinical competence in Speech Language Pathology within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluations are 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.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

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

• 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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