Speech Pathologist

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, CA is seeking a Speech Therapist to work under the supervision of the Speech Therapy Supervisor. You will assess referred patients, plan and administer therapy, schedule treatments, and document care while guiding students and staff.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, safe, high-quality therapy, and collaboration with physicians, patients, and families to meet care goals in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• California Speech Therapy license required, or a temporary California Speech Therapist license with a commitment to obtain a permanent license within one year from date of hire.
• Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence required.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patient and plan/ administer speech therapy interventions.
• Schedule treatments, record treatment information, educate patient, family and hospital staff.
• Maintain documentation, promote safe, high-quality care and orient new staff.

Skills

Speech therapy

Patient care

Documentation

Education

California Speech Therapy license

BLS/Healthcare Provider

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of Speech Therapy Supervisor. Assesses referred patient. Plans and administers Speech Therapy intervention plan, schedules treatments, records treatment information, instructs students to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients, provides instruction to patient, family and hospital staff. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care. Performs other duties as assigned, including assessing patients, planning and administering Care Plan in collaboration with physician, patient and family goals, ensuring high‑quality and safe patient care, completing documentation, assisting in patient independence, maintaining cost‑effective treatment plans, orienting new employees and volunteers, adhering to safety standards and ensuring department objectives are met.

Qualifications

Education: California Speech Therapy license required, or a temporary California Speech Therapist license with a commitment to obtain a permanent license within one year from date of hire. Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards required. Certificate of Clinical Competence required. Experience: None.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $52.30 - $63.57. Shift differentials: Evening Shift $2.00 per hour; Night Shift $4.00 per hour.

Job Specifications

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40