Sr. Speech Pathologist Full-time, Day shift
About The Position
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Provides clinical services related to the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders. Evaluates speech, language, cognition, swallowing, voice, oral-motor functions, non-speech communication, developmental assessments and auditory screenings. Plans and implements individual and group treatments, provides education and trainings and communicates with physicians and other health professionals. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: Required
- Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): Required
Nice To Haves
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical services related to the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders.
- Evaluates speech, language, cognition, swallowing, voice, oral-motor functions, non-speech communication, developmental assessments and auditory screenings.
- Plans and implements individual and group treatments.
- Provides education and trainings.
- Communicates with physicians and other health professionals.
- Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases.
- Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
- Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
- Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools, establishes individualized treatment plans for patients and completes necessary documentation.
- Meets established department and hospital in-service standards for attendance, presentation and coordination.
- Meets established special project participation standards, as assigned within the department.
- Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
- Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
