Speech Pathologist - Full Time, Clearlake

Adventist Health; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance $5,000

Job summary

Adventist Health Clear Lake in Northern California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role requires licensure, CCC, and a strong commitment to patient care.

Eligible rehires and external hires meeting payment conditions may receive a $20,000 signing incentive and a $5,000 relocation package. The hospital serves Lake County with robust community health programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC certification required; ASHA CCC preferred.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist required; BLS/CPR certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Notify charge nurses, managers and supervisors of significant problems or crises.
• Intervene when appropriate to support patient care.
• Supervise student interns and CFYs as needed.
• Provide education opportunities to personnel and the broader community.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate speech therapy for diverse patient groups.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

State licensure (SLP)

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION$20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.

Lakeport, CA-95453

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree: Required
• Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred
• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): Required

Essential Functions

• Immediately notifies charge nurses, managers and house supervisors of significant problems or unusual incidents, such as physician/patient occurrence and crises requiring administrative intervention.
• Intervenes when appropriate.
• Participates in clinical education by supervising student interns, clinical affiliates and Clinical Fellowships (CFYs) as needed.
• Provides personnel and broader community with education opportunities.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates speech therapy for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Sets patient care priorities.
• Assigns patient care activities to appropriate personnel based on job description skills and capabilities, scope of practice and level of competency.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.