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 patient and family cooperation and confidence through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication with patients, support groups, and healthcare providers. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students. The role is a regular, exempt, full-time position on the day shift, scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. Weekend work is not required. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

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, organize multiple priorities, and complete duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency and competencies.
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 and keep abreast of developments and advancements in professional practice.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
Build confidence and cooperation with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers through patient assessment, monitoring, care, and effective communication.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and deliver optimal patient care.
Assist with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.