Speech Pathologist

Salinas Valley Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Salinas, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist assesses patients and develops, plans, and administers speech therapy intervention plans to assist in rehabilitation. They also provide instruction to patients, families, and hospital staff while maintaining accurate treatment documentation.

Qualifications

Seeking a Speech Pathologist to assess patients, plan and administer care, and provide high-quality, safe patient care. Must have a California Speech Therapy license or temporary license with commitment to obtain permanent one within a year, and current BLS/Healthcare Provider status. Certificate of Clinical Competence also required.

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Speech TherapyJob Description

Works under the supervision of Speech Therapy Supervisor.  Assesses referred patient.  Plans and administers Speech Therapy intervention plan, schedules treatments, records treatment information, instructs students to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients, provides instruction to patient, family and Hospital staff.  Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Assesses patients, plans and administers Care Plan compatible with physician, patient and family goals.

  • Provides high quality and safe patient care.

  • Completes all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.

  • Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible.

  • Maintains a cost-effective treatment plan.

  • Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.

  • Ensures that person who work for, are serviced by, or associated with, the Hospital receive the highest degree of courtesy possible.

  • Adheres to established Hospital safety standards.

  • Ensures department objectives are met.

  • Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: California Speech Therapy license required, or a temporary California Speech Therapist license with a commitment to obtain a permanent California Speech Therapy license within one year from date of hire required.

Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. Certificate of Clinical Competence required.

Experience: None.

Salary Range: The hourly rate for this position is $52.30 - $63.57. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position

Shift Differentials:

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00

Job Specifications:

● Union: NUHW

● Work Shift: Day Shift

● FTE: 1.0

● Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Salinas Valley Health

Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care. To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
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