Speech Language Pathologist I PD

Cottage Health System • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist I for their CRH Speech Therapy department responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The Speech Language Pathologist I interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology (Master's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience).
• Eligible for licensure or licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of California.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech / Language Hearing Association.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities.
• Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient: Dysphagia experience.
• Outpatient: Voice experience, MBS experience, Dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Implementing programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and the California Board of Speech Language Pathology.
• Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations.
• Focus on orientation and mentorship to become an independent, competent clinician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees