Speech Pathologist (Per Diem, Day Shift)
Adventist Health•Hanford, CA
About The Position
Adventist Health Hanford is a 173-bed hospital with outpatient clinics serving Kings County and the Central Valley. The Speech Pathologist provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The role follows state and federal regulatory, licensing, certification, and accreditation requirements and serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements
- Master's degree or foreign equivalent.
- Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of speech-language pathology experience.
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
Responsibilities
- Review patient information before evaluations and during treatment.
- Conduct and document comprehensive patient assessments.
- Assist in collecting patient outcome data.
- Instruct and direct support staff in accordance with national and state Practice Acts.
- Supervise assistants and support staff.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
