Speech Language Pathologist - Stockton CA

Optum; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,712 - 136,068; Full time

Job summary

Blossom Ridge Home Health in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat speech and language disorders, swallowing and cognitive impairments, and to develop and monitor treatment plans.

You will work within the home health team to evaluate progress, educate patients and families, and provide interventions to improve communication and quality of life. California licensure is required and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in California.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests; assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate.

Education

Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology (CA)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Blossom Ridge Home Health is hiring for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Stockton, CA.

As the Speech Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition
• Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate

Required Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of California
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualification

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role will range from $90,712‑$136,068 annually based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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