Speech Language Pathologist II

Cottage Health System • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist II for their 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 II 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).
• License applicant for the state of California (currently holds out-of-state license) 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.
• Required 6 months of work as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Nice To Haves

• CCS paneling within 6 months for Pediatric Specialty Clinics.
• CCS paneling within 6 months for Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients.
• Inpatient: FEES certification, MBSImP certification.
• Valid CA driver's license.
• 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.
• Provide care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

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