Speech Language Pathologist

Sequoia Hospital; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, improving patient quality of life. You will perform comprehensive evaluations and implement individualized plans.

The role requires advanced clinical knowledge and a compassionate approach, with opportunities to shape departmental goals and contribute to program development in a respected hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CA SLP) required on hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of referred patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Contribute to development/upgrade of treatment programs and protocols.
• Report evaluation and treatment results clearly to patients and families; collaborate with referral sources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Family/patient communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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.

• Accurately identifies communication disorder through appropriate screening and assessment measures.
• Obtains pertinent information about patients medical history prior to evaluation.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations. Elicits and records information.
• Accurately and clearly reports evaluation and treatment results to patients and families.
• Encourages participation by patient and family in the establishment of goals and measurement of progress.
• Accurately reports evaluation and treatment results to referral sources and others.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science, upon hire and
• Masters Other or equivalent in Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science, upon hire and
• Speech Language Pathologist: CA SLP, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - AHA BLS CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow studies and
• Newly licensed, (see below for licensure). During the externship, experience with adults and geriatric patients with dysphasia and
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow studies

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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