Speech Pathologist - Full Time, Clearlake

Adventist Health; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive of $20,000

Relocation assistance of $5,000

Job summary

Adventist Health in Clearlake, California, seeks a Speech Pathologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with communication disorders. The role requires a Master's degree and valid licensure in the state of California. Candidates should be able to assess and evaluate speech therapy across various age groups and notify supervisors of significant issues. A hiring incentive of $20,000 and relocation assistance of $5,000 are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the position.
• Licensure as a Speech Pathologist in California is mandatory.
• Two years of speech-language pathology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for communication disorders.
• Assesses and evaluates speech therapy for various age groups.
• Notifies supervisors of significant problems or unusual incidents.

Skills

Speech therapy assessment

Patient care prioritization

Supervising clinical education

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Location

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. It is a 25‑bed critical access hospital providing primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area. The community offers outdoor recreation and is within two hours of major metropolitan areas.

Compensation & Incentives

Hiring incentive of $20,000 and relocation assistance of $5,000 available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.

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.

Education and Work Experience

• Master's Degree: Required
• Two years’ speech–language pathology experience: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• American Speech‑Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required

Facility Specific Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: 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. All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.