Speech Pathologist SNF

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 68,576 - 102,011; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Santa Maria, California, is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing effective speech therapy. Ideal candidates will have a certification as a Speech Language Pathologist and experience working with diverse speech disorders. This position offers an opportunity to join a prestigious hospital recognized for its quality care and advanced technologies, with a salary range of $49.78 - $74.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification required within 30 days, through the American Heart Association.
• Two years professional experience as a speech therapist preferred but recent graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to create effective treatment plans.
• Administer speech therapy modalities and document patient progress.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work environment.

Skills

Speech therapy evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient documentation

Basic Life Support - CPR

Education

Speech Language Pathologist certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

In keeping with the Rehabilitation Department philosophy, the Speech Therapist 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. Performs 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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Speech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days (must be through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years professional experience as speech therapist and working with adult and child language and speech disorders 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour