Speech Language Pathologist, SLP ST, Home Health
About The Position
Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students. Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Requirements
- Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program
- 2 years recent relevant experience.
- SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
- Department, SCAH: DL-Valid Drivers License
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- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirement.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Responsibilities
- Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
- Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
- Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
- Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Benefits
- Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
