Speech Language Pathologist II

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

4d • $52 - $80

About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist II for its Outpatient Therapy Services department. The role performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with dysphagia, speech, language, and cognitive disorders, including patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The position interprets, organizes, applies, and modifies medically prescribed speech therapy for inpatients and/or outpatients as necessary.

The Speech Language Pathologist plans and implements programs to meet individual patient needs and provides care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the California Board of Speech Language Pathology. The clinician provides care in a safe environment and communicates appropriately and sensitively with patients across cultural backgrounds, ages, developmental needs, and physical impairments.

The posting also describes a Speech Language Pathologist I as an entry-level role for new graduates or clinicians new to the hiring setting, emphasizing orientation and mentorship toward independent, competent practice. Proficiency at Level I is necessary for progression to Level II.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology; a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.
• Eligible for licensure or licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in California.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities.
• Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in an electronic medical record.
• Entry level to 6 months of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Nice To Haves

• For inpatient work: dysphagia experience.
• For outpatient work: voice experience, modified barium swallow (MBS) experience, or pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphagia, speech, language, and cognitive disorders, including for patients with multiple diagnostic problems.
• Interpret, organize, apply, and modify medically prescribed speech therapy for inpatients and/or outpatients as necessary.
• Plan and implement programs to meet individual patient needs.
• Provide patient care consistent with applicable professional scope-of-practice standards and codes of ethics.
• Provide care in a safe environment and communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds and with differing ages, developmental needs, and physical impairments.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Managers and above may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
• The posting refers to comprehensive Total Rewards offerings but does not specify additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level