Speech Language Pathologist

Dignity Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Grass Valley, CA, to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders, enhancing patient quality of life. You will conduct evaluations, implement individualized plans, and help shape department goals.

Ideal candidates have CA licensure, at least one year of clinical experience, and CPR/BLS certification, with a patient-centered approach and strong diagnostic abilities.

Qualifications

• Has a minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Speech Language Pathologist license required for CA.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for referred patients and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Develop and upgrade treatment programs and protocols with clinical team.
• Contribute expertise to departmental and organizational goals.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate interactions with patients and families.
• Maintain patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Patient-centered care

Emergency response

Education

CA State License

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.

• Demonstrates interaction with patients and significant others that is age and/or developmental stage appropriate


• Demonstrates an awareness of patient rights, promoting patient privacy, and confidentiality


• Responds effectively in emergency situations


• Demonstrates an interest and willingness in discovering and meeting patient and customer needs


• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills such as active listening, giving, seeking and accepting feedback, using appropriate line of authority


• Communicates in a calm, constructive manner

Job Requirements

• Has a minimum of one year's clinicalexperience in Speech/LanguagePathology


• Speech Language Pathologist: CA


• Basic Life Support - CPR

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour