Speech Pathologist

huntingtonhospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA seeks a Speech Pathologist to perform diagnostic evaluations and provide speech-language therapy in the Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Rehabilitation Unit. You will support care coordination, advocate for patients, and work with a multidisciplinary team in a full-time role.

The position requires a Masters in Speech Pathology or related field and California SLP licensure, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology, Language Pathology, or Communicative Disorders is required.
• Eligible candidates must hold a California SLP license and a current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic evaluation of patients with communication disorders and administer speech-language treatment.
• Coordinate patient care by identifying diagnoses, linking with required services, and monitoring outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and collaborate with the care team across the health care continuum.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Masters degree in Speech Pathology / Language Pathology / Communicative Disorders

Job description

Expectations

The primary setting for this position is Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Rehabilitation Unit with occasional floating to the acute hospital required.

Performs diagnostic evaluation of patients with communication disorders and administers speech and language treatment to patients. Participates in the management of patient care to include identification of communicative disorders' diagnosis; linking and scheduling patient with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, and evaluating outcomes. The Speech Pathologist facilitates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members.

This position requires flexibility of hours.

Education

Masters degree in Speech pathology, Language Pathology, or Communicative Disorders required.

Experience/Training

Determined by patient care area with 1 year related practice experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

• Current unrestricted Speech Pathologist License (SLP) issued by state of California Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensary Board
• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association

Job Title

Speech Pathologist

Department

Speech-Language Pathology

Shift Duration

8

Primary Shift

Days

Time Type

Full time

Location

100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range

The estimated base rate for this position is $48.62 - $74.15. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.