Speech Pathologist (Home Health)

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Speech Therapist to deliver speech therapy services to patients with speech, language, or swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree or equivalent and the necessary licensure to practice in California.

This role involves assessing patient needs, documenting therapy data, and instructing patients on monitoring their speech. Adventist Health emphasizes safety and wellbeing, requiring employees to receive necessary vaccinations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or foreign equivalent is required.
• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice is required.
• CPR or BLS certification from approved vendor is required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents patient speech therapy data.
• Identifies changes and trends in physical and emotional parameters.
• Reviews treatment plans and assesses performances.
• Maintains documentation as required by law and policy.
• Instructs patients on monitoring speech and practicing skills.

Skills

Speech therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Instructing patients

Education

Master's Degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in‑home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

Job Summary

Provides speech therapy services to patients with speech, language or swallowing disorders.

Education and Work Experience

• Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: Required

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): Preferred
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents speech therapy data related to patient assessments, patient care needs, interventions and outcomes.
• Identifies changes and trends throughout physical and emotional parameters.
• Reviews treatment plans and assesses individual performances to modify, change or write new programs.
• Maintains documentation as required by law, establishment policy and administrative regulation.
• Instructs patients on ways to monitor speech and practice new skills.
• 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 https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.