Speech Language Pathologist II

Cottage Health; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist II for its Outpatient Therapy Services. You will diagnose and treat dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders across diverse patient groups, building skills toward independent practice in a dynamic outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes a path from entry-level SLP I, with mentorship, toward competency and advancement within a leading acute care system on the central coast of California.

Qualifications

• Master's in Speech-Language Pathology or BA with equivalent experience.
• Eligible for licensure in California and CCC from ASHA.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Implementing programs to meet individual needs and provide patient care per Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Includes diverse populations.
• Entry-level to progression note: SLP I is mentored to become independent and competent, progression to Level II.

Skills

Dysphagia experience

Voice therapy

MBS experience

Pediatric experience

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Basic computer skills

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist II for their Outpatient Therapy Services department. Responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The Speech Language Pathologist I interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and Implementing programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and the California Board of Speech Language Pathology. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.
• The Speech Language Pathologist I is an entry-level position for new graduates or those new to the setting of hire. Focus on orientation and mentorship to become an independent, competent clinician. Successful proficiency at this level is necessary for progression to Level II.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology (Master's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience).

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: Eligible for licensure or licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of California, Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech / Language Hearing Association. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities. Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.
• Preferred: Inpatient: Dysphagia experience. Outpatient: Voice experience, MBS experience, Pediatric experience.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Minimum: Entry level to 6 months of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Pay & Rewards

• *Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.