Speech Pathologist SNF

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, part of Dignity Health, seeks a Speech Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement therapy, while documenting patient progress and coordinating with physicians and the care team.

The role requires CA licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist and CPR certification. The team emphasizes collaboration, safety, and ongoing departmental activities to improve care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of speech therapy principles and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Collaborate with the care team and families.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of speech therapy evaluation and treatment planning.
• Document patient records and progress notes accurately.
• Administer speech therapy modalities and tests.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and equipment.
• Participate in departmental functions and in-service education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Teaching patients

Education

Speech Language Pathologist CA license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Therapist, you will help performs all phases of speech therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment and documentation, and performs other tasks related to quality of care and effective department function.

Every day you will perform such typical distinguishing duties as: evaluating patients, participating in the treatment program planning; administering speech therapy modalities, procedures and tests; documenting accurate patient records and progress notes; maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers. Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction. Performs other related duties, such as participating in all departmental functions and activities as required, including in-service education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary.

To be successful in this role, you must

• Have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately; possesses good interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles, techniques, and procedures within the scope of their practice as a Speech Therapist.

• Demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.

• Demonstrate ability to function in a team environment, collaborating with other patient-care team members, physicians, and patients and their families.

• Have the ability to teach techniques and procedures of speech therapy to patients and their caregivers.

• Be able to work with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Speech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days (must be through the American Heart Association)

Preferred:

• Two years professional experience as aspeech therapist

• working withadult and child language and speechdisorders and swallowing

• Other Newgraduates considered on individual basis., upon hire

Where You'll Work

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health's Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

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Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.