Speech Pathologist - Full Time, Clearlake

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

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 hiring incentive

$5,000 relocation assistance

Job summary

Nwregionalheart in Clearlake, California, is hiring a full-time Speech Pathologist to provide essential diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree, relevant certifications, and state licensure. This role participates in an interdisciplinary team and supports clinical education for students.

The area offers enjoyable outdoor activities near Clear Lake, while also providing a supportive environment for professional growth. A significant hiring incentive and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• License as Speech Pathologist in the state of practice is required.
• CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor is required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Adheres to state and federal regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses and evaluates speech therapy for patients.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient Care Assessment

Clinical Education

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Full Time, Clearlake

Clearlake, CA, United States

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.

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:

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 License/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. 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.

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.