Speech Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Speech Language Pathologist in Santa Maria, California. You will provide assessments and treatments to patients in home settings and train patients and their families. The ideal candidate must be licensed in California and hold a current CPR certification. Two years of professional experience is preferred, but new graduates may be considered. Enjoy a competitive salary, state-of-the-art facilities, and the opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years professional experience as a speech therapist is preferred.
• Experience with adult and child language speech disorders and swallowing is beneficial.
• New graduates are considered on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech language pathology therapy assessments and treatments to patients in home settings.
• Train patients, family members, and caregivers on speech therapy techniques.
• Participate in team meetings and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Teaching techniques

Education

Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of California

Current AHA CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing speech language pathology therapy assessments and treatments to patients in the home setting. Provides training to patients family members and caregivers. Participates in orientation of new team members. Interacts with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care. Actively participates departmental meetings and performance improvement activities as requested.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance (LIC SPL)
• Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
• Must have current California Driver’s License (DL CA)
• Clean driving record with proof of liability insurance for automobile

Preferred Requirements

• Two (2) years professional experience as a speech therapist
• Working with adult and child language speech disorders and swallowing
• New graduates considered on an individual basis

Special Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and accurately; possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles techniques and procedures within the scope of their practice as a Speech Therapist.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment collaborating with other patient‑care team members physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to teach techniques and procedures of speech therapy to patients and their caregivers.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

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.

Pay Range

$49.78 - $74.05 /hour