Adult Speech Language Pathologist II

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Independently assesses, treats, cares for, and evaluates patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Builds confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students. This is a regular, exempt, full-time position with a 40-hour workweek. The schedule is days, Monday through Friday, with no weekend requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree; graduate of an accredited speech pathology program.
Licensed Speech Pathologist (SP).
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in a demanding environment, manage multiple priorities, and complete duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Proficiency with computers and required technology.
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, teamwork and collaboration, customer-service, and community-relations skills.
Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.
Commitment to keeping current with developments and advancements in professional practice.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
Gain patients’ and families’ cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while providing patient care.
Assist with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.