Speech Language Pathologist II

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA

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 dysphagia, 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. Responsibilities include: 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. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments. The Speech Language Pathologist II is an independent clinician who is a leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care. A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

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.
Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities.
Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.
Required 6 months of work as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and community members.
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences.
Able to identify and articulate sources of stress and develop effective coping behaviors.
Able to resolve conflicts in a proactive and constructive manner.
Accepts constructive criticism and uses feedback as an opportunity for professional growth.
Maintains a positive attitude in response to change and challenges.
Ability to communicate patient information, both verbal and written, in a thorough, concise and effective manner.
Ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback and to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction.
Ability to recognize and define problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.
Uses good judgment in all decision making and seeks supervisory counsel appropriately.
Uses a positive, solution oriented approach.
Commitment to Learning: Continually seeks new knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrates effective use of time and resources.
Professionalism: Ability to exhibit appropriate professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively.
Excellence: Consistently uses current knowledge and an evidence-based approach to treatment planning and patient care.
Integrity: Steadfast adherence to high ethical principles of professional standards.
Compassion and Caring: Exhibits empathy in communication and interactions.
Demonstrates consideration for the needs and values of others.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient: FEES certification, MBSImP certification.
Valid CA driver's license.
Inpatient: Dysphagia experience.
Outpatient: Voice experience, MBS experience, Dysphagia
Pediatric Specialty Clinics or Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients: CCS paneling application submitted within 6 months of employment or within 6 months of meeting minimum requirements to apply.

Responsibilities

Independent patient care in primary setting for basic patients, seeks mentoring from clinical leads with complex cases or new service lines / areas.
With mentoring as indicated follows current, evidenced based practices in clinical care: setting goals, treatment, and discharge planning.
Documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulations
Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team, seeks to facilitate excellence and positive outcomes in patient care.
Participates in family care conferences and team member meetings to address discharge planning. This includes but is not limited to family and patient education, recommendations, and coordination with CCS case manager for referrals to CCS MTU and/or CCS-paneled providers for continued follow up and therapy services necessary post hospital discharge. Considered and adjusted not only for age of infant, child, and adolescent, but additionally for developmental physical and cognitive level as well as special considerations including but not limited to sensory and behavioral components and availability of resources of patient/family.
Demonstrates Crucial Conversation skills in role, or seeks mentoring with challenging scenarios.
Assists to orient or train new staff, students, and/or volunteers as indicated.
Develops inservices / teaching in areas of interest for the department, with guidance from clinical team and mentors.
May assist with peer chart audits.
Participates in department initiatives, task teams or Shared Governance as indicated in areas of interest and with management approval.
With experience and oversight, may offer to assist with managing schedules and coverage of unplanned absences.