Speech Therapist: Transform Communication & Quality of Life

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 6,199,200 - 9,229,920; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA seeks a Speech Therapist to evaluate and manage patients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders, aiming to improve communication and quality of life. You will conduct assessments, create individualized plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CA SLP licensure, and CPR.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CA Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
• American Heart Association CPR certification required.
• Clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional speech, language, cognitive skills and plan individualized therapy goals.
• Develop care plans aligned with national therapy standards and patient age.
• Perform swallowing evaluations and modified barium swallows as needed.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, strategies and safety precautions.
• Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure plan of care compliance.

Skills

Clinical Competence in Speech-Language

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA seeks a Speech Therapist to evaluate and manage patients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders, aiming to improve communication and quality of life. You will conduct assessments, create individualized plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CA SLP licensure, and CPR.