Speech Therapist, Part time, Day shift

Adventist Health; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Templeton, California is seeking a Speech Therapist to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to patients with communication and cognitive disorders. The ideal candidate will be required to have a Master's Degree and state licensure, with preferences for prior experience in speech language pathology. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments and collaboration as part of an interdisciplinary care team, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for the role.
• Two years' speech language pathology experience preferred.
• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients.
• Reviews and documents patient assessments.
• Instructs and supervises support staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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Job Description

Speech Therapist at Adventist Health, Templeton, California
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree: Required
• Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.
• Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.
• Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.
• Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.
• Supervises assistants and support staff.
• 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.

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