Speech Language Pathologist

Dignity Health; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 63,906 - 95,054; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4,000 Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

Dignity Health is looking for a Speech Pathologist to join the health care team at Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. This position involves providing optimum home care for referred patients, conducting assessments, and teaching patient families. The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience, current licensure in California, and a valid BLS CPR certification. The role offers a competitive pay range of $46.39 to $69.00 per hour, along with a sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a speech therapist.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for speech therapy.
• Ability to function independently and teach patient family and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the health care team to provide optimum home care.
• Conduct speech pathology assessments and evaluations.
• Teach and instruct patient family and staff.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Speech therapy assessment skills

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Current licensure by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance

Current BLS CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist participates as a member of the health care team working with professional non‑professional staff and associated professionals in providing care that provides optimum home care and continuity of care to referred patients addressing the age of the patients served.

Position Summary

The Speech Pathologist participates as a member of the health care team working with professional non‑professional staff and associated professionals in providing care that provides optimum home care and continuity of care to referred patients addressing the age of the patients served.

Job Requirements

• Offering a 4,000 Sign‑on Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance for qualified applicants

Minimum Qualifications

• Long‑term care experience
• 1 year experience as a speech therapist
• Current licensure by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance as a speech and language pathologist
• Current BLS CPR certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Knowledge and ability to perform a speech pathology assessment and evaluation
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, diagnostic, and therapeutic techniques for speech therapy
• Ability to implement practical application of knowledge
• Ability to function independently and autonomously
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English
• Ability to teach and instruct patient family and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months to one year home health experience

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not‑for‑profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate three Rural Health Clinics providing walk‑in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.

We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care, including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care, committed to community outreach, advocates for the underserved, and dedicated to ensuring that quality, affordable, health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$46.39 - $69.00 /hour