Speech Pathologist

UC Davis Health Informatics; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health Informatics is seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join their team in Sacramento. This role involves providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with various communication disorders. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree, relevant certifications, and experience in an acute rehabilitation setting. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment with outstanding benefits.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time

Continuing Education allowance

Access to free professional development courses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• California Licensed Speech Pathologist required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative, diagnostic, and treatment services for patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms.
• Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology Section.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

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The Speech Pathologist shall function under the Director of Therapy to provide evaluative, diagnostic, and treatment for the Rehabilitation Hospital. This position requires a depth of theoretic and applied knowledge for diagnosing and treating patients with augmentative communication needs, developmental speech, and language disorders, acquired cognitive and language disorders, fluency, voice, dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria. This position functions autonomously, providing teaching and consultation with other departments, physicians, and therapy specialists within UC Davis Health, educational specialists, as well as other community agencies/service providers.

Apply By Date: June 15th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• California Licensed Speech Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification OR UC Davis Health CPR
• Must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
• Demonstrated recent 1 year of experience working with adults in an acute rehabilitation setting as a Licensed Speech Pathologist
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate assessment instruments, test administration procedures, scoring, and interpretation
• Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to patient and/or family members
• Knowledge of how patients should be responding to treatment, average length of stay in treatment, recognition of appropriate versus inappropriate treatment for each patient
• Ability to establish programs based on testing results appropriate for each patient
• Ability to recognize need for program modification
• Ability to extract pertinent behaviors and incorporate these into daily written progress notes
• Knowledge of various home programs and organization into individual programs for family implementation
• Ability to report to referring physician regarding patient diagnosis, skills and prognosis using appropriate terminology and information
• Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to family members, be empathetic, and supportive
• Ability to maintain patient records and process necessary billing forms and treatment authorizations in a prompt, accurate manner
• Ability to maintain accurate schedule and personal workload accounts
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions given by section chief, including attendance at weekly meetings
• Knowledge of current therapeutic and evaluative instruments
• Ability to assume responsibility for other therapists’ patients on short notice
• Ability to communicate effectively with other therapists
• Ability to provide instruction and supervision, as required, for student interns and medical students
• Knowledge of community resources
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with bedside swallow assessment or instrumented swallow assessments (FEES or MBSS)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Function under the direction and supervision of the Chief Speech Pathologist to perform various evaluative, diagnostic, and procedures for JV Rehab Hospital
• 10% - Maintain accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms
• 15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology Section
• 5% - Participates in instructional activities to maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge
  
  

Department Overview

The primary purpose of the Joint Venture Rehabilitation Hospital is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity. The hospital is a 52-bed rehabilitation hospital on the Sacramento medical center campus. It is equipped with leading-edge amenities and adaptive units where patients can practice typical activities of daily living. The rehabilitation hospital also includes a 12-bed brain injury unit and four private rooms for bariatric patients.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $46.58 - $61.44
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 120
• UC Job Title: SPEECH PATHOLOGIST NEX
• UC Job Code: 007961
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): Day shift (08 hours)
• Location: Joint Venture Rehab Hospital, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• THIS IS NOT AN H-1B VISA OPPORTUNITY
  
  

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
  
  

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  
  

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  
  

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  
  

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
  
  

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere #CA-ZM

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

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