Speech Pathologist, Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Adventist Health Sonora is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team of care professionals. The role involves providing diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services for patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders, while adhering to regulatory guidelines and contributing as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Prerequisites include a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and CPR/BLS certification; ASHA CCC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred.
• Licensure as Speech Pathologist required; CPR/BLS as required by policy; ASHA CCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.
• Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.
• Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.
• Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.
• Supervises assistants and support staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervisory guidance

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

• This position offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.


• Relocation assistance is also offered.

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

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.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: 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) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required


• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.


• Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.


• Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.


• Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.


• Supervises assistants and support staff.


• 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.

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