Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 95,054; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Methodist Outpatient Rehab in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations within 24-48 hours, implement individualized treatment plans, and contribute clinically to develop and upgrade programs and protocols while maintaining patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a speech pathologist.
• Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California (CA).
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
• Clinical competence in speech-language pathology with strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations within 24-48 hours according to department protocol and set goals.
• Implement effective treatment plans and adjust goals while ensuring patient safety.
• Provide education to patients and families using appropriate teaching methods.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation reflecting interventions and assessments.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist license (CA)

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 or upgrade treatment programs and protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations within 24-48 hours according to department protocol, setting appropriate, relevant goals.
• Implement effective treatment plans, modifying goals and interventions as appropriate while ensuring patient safety.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education, utilizing various teaching methods suitable for their level of understanding.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to department policies for concise, legible records that reflect all interventions and assessments.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a speech pathologist.
• Speech Language Pathologist license, CA.
• Basic Life Support – CPR through American Heart Association.
• Clinical competence in speech-language pathology.

Where You’ll Work

The outpatient speech-language pathology department at Methodist Outpatient Rehab provides specialized therapy to improve communication, cognitive‑linguistic functions, and swallowing abilities for individuals, helping them seamlessly reintegrate into their daily lives. Founded in 1973, Dignity Health – Methodist Hospital is a 158‑bed, acute‑care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$68.91 – $68.91 /hour