Speech Pathologist

CSHA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento seeks a Speech Pathologist to deliver evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment across pediatric to geriatric patients within PM&R. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary rehab team and autonomous clinical practice.

Full-time and per diem opportunities are available, offering flexible scheduling and a dynamic environment focused on quality patient outcomes and specialized AAC services.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Pathologist in California is required.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA is required.
• CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross/UC Davis Health) is required.
• Experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship year is required for consideration.
• Licenses/certificates must be renewed annually.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Perform evaluative, diagnostic and treatment procedures in PM&R across age groups.
• 15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology section.
• 10% - Maintain accurate patient records and billing forms.
• 5% - Participate in instructional activities to maintain/improve skills.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical autonomy

Education

California Licensed Speech Pathologist

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

AHA/BSL CPR or UC Davis Health CPR

Clinical Fellowship completion

Job description

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Speech Pathologist

Salary or Pay Range: $49.89 - $65.80 Hourly

The Speech Pathologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for pediatric through geriatric patients within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), under the direction of the Chief Speech Pathologist. Working with a high degree of clinical autonomy, the Speech Pathologist assesses and treats complex communication, cognitive, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders, including developmental and acquired conditions, and provides specialized augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services.

As a member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, the Speech Pathologist collaborates with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans, provide consultation and education, and coordinate care to support functional independence and optimal patient outcomes.

Both full-time and per diem opportunities are available, offering flexibility to contribute specialized clinical expertise within a collaborative rehabilitation environment.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for 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) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Experience in a medical setting
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship year
• Must maintain professional growth and CEUs as required for licensing and CCCs
• Must renew licenses and certificates annually
• Minimum education satisfied through attainment of the required licensure/certification
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate assessment instruments, test administration procedures, scoring, and interpretation
• Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to patients 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 the 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 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

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Perform various evaluative, diagnostic and procedures for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, acute care, ICU, pediatric, and outpatients.
• 15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology section.
• 10% - Maintain Accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms.
• 5% - Participates in instructional activities in order to maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge

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

Job ID #83898