Speech Language Pathologist II, Inpatient Acute

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

25d

About The Position

Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Requirements

Master’s degree; graduate of an accredited speech pathology program.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Speech-language pathologist license (SP).
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification (BLS).
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.
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 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.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and other healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation.
Monitor patients and provide attentive care.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
Assist with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
Serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.