Speech Language Pathologist II PD

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist II for its Speech Therapy department in Santa Barbara, California. This role involves providing diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders.

The successful candidate will create and implement individualized care programs, adhering to professional standards and ensuring effective communication with diverse populations.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, relevant certifications, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in California or license applicant.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certified.
• Minimum 6 months work as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs to meet individual patient needs.
• Provide patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards.
• Utilize communication skills to ensure safe care.

Skills

Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities

Basic computer skills

Ability to communicate sensitively with special populations

Critical thinking skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist II for the Speech Therapy department responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphagia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The Speech Language Pathologist II 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 II is an independent clinician who is a leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care. A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical‑thinking skills.

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, and Registrations

• Minimum: License applicant for the state of California (currently holds out-of-state license) 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.
• Preferred: Inpatient FEES certification, MBSImP certification, Valid CA driver’s license.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum: Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities. Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.

Years of Related Work Experience

• Minimum: 6 months of work as a Speech Language Pathologist. Pediatric and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Units (PICU, NICU): Pediatric, PICU, NICU experience and completed competency with clinical leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered solely based on qualifications without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender status, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law.

Any applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the recruiter.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system located on the central coast of California. The system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, 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.