SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/THERAPIST - Full Time, Varied

Palmdaleregional; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team. This role involves providing essential diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with speech and language disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a passion for helping others. You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the community's health and well-being. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• License to practice speech pathology in California required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic, evaluative, and therapeutic procedures for patients.
• Provide speech and language treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Diagnosing and treating swallow disorders

Analyzing test results

Speech and language treatments

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. The Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department. Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Essential Job Duties:

Responsible for the diagnostic, evaluative, and therapeutic procedures for the treatment of those disabled by illness or injury when prescribed by a licensed physician. Provides speech and language treatments to patients.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• One year work experience in the acute hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating swallow disorders.
• Ability to analyze test results to determine patients’ communicative abilities and to determine necessary therapy.
• Completion of Master’s Degree required in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution.
• License to practice speech pathology by the California State Board of Medical Examiners and Certificate of clinical competence (ASHA) or a RPE/CFY applicant supervised by licensed Speech Pathologist following State and ASHA guidelines.
• Current BLS Certificate required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.