Speech Language Pathologist

Dominican Hospital; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive assessment and therapy for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. You will educate patients and families, and collaborate with a wide care team to implement integrated care plans focusing on functional recovery and quality of life.

The role requires licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California and CPR/BLS certification, with experience in evaluating diverse diagnoses

Qualifications

• Masters in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders.
• CA SLP license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver targeted therapy to individuals with speech-language disorders.
• Educate patients and families to support therapy at home and in the clinical setting.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and implement relevant programs under general direction.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy planning

Patient education

AIDET communication

Education

Master's in Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders

CA SLP license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech-Language Pathologist, you will provide essential assessment and therapy to individuals with various functional challenges.

Every day, you will conduct thorough assessments and deliver targeted therapy, including providing education to patients and their support networks. Your goal is to restore functional abilities and reduce or prevent long-term limitations, helping individuals reach their maximum potential. You will also coordinate closely with other disciplines and implement relevant programs under general direction, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach to care.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a current license/certification in a relevant specialty and clinical experience in assessing and treating functional impairments. You will demonstrate exceptional diagnostic, therapeutic, and communication skills, capable of developing individualized treatment plans and effectively educating individuals.

• Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families.

• Acknowledge, Introduce, Explain Duration, Thank

• Exhibits behaviors that ensure patient loyalty.

• Utilizes AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families.

• Introduces self by giving name and purpose

• Is polite and courteous in communications

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other Speech Pathology or Communicative Disorders, upon hire and
• Speech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• One year experience with a variety of patient diagnoses including but not limited to aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia and cognitive impairment

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$62.33 - $72.28 /hour