Speech Language Pathologist

Dignity Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Speech Language Pathologist at Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA, provides expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and contribute to program/protocol development while aligning with departmental and organizational goals.

The role demands advanced clinical knowledge, strong diagnostic skills, and compassionate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent) required upon hire.
• CA SLP licensure or eligibility required upon hire.
• BLS CPR certification (AHA) required upon hire.
• Possess or pursue certification/graduate status in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identifies communication disorders through screening and assessment.
• Obtains pertinent medical history prior to evaluation.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations and records information.
• Reports evaluation and treatment results clearly to patients, families, and referral sources.
• Encourages patient and family participation in goal setting and progress measurement.
• Conveys results to referral sources and others.

Education

Masters in Speech Language Pathology

CA SLP license

CA BLS CPR / Basic Life Support

Masters in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders

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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Pay Range

$57.70 - $85.83 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.