Speech Language Pathologist - $58-73 per hour

Sutter Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Oakland, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization : ABSMC-Summit Campus

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview :

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.

Job Description :

• Develops or implements treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, and swallowing disorders.
• Completes patient evaluations and tests per Speech Pathology Standards of Practice, and other standards as required.
• Develops and updates the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).
• Assesses and provides and / or progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.
• Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.
• Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.
• Ensure compliance with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.
• Works flexible shift assignments, e.g. days of week, hours.
• Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
• Functions as clinical instructor for assigned students.

EDUCATION :

Master's : Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE :

2 years recent relevant experience.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE :

• SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

• 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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS :

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link : Job Requirements

Job Shift : Days

Days

Schedule : Short Hour

Short Hour

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week : Variable

Variable

Weekend Requirements :

Rotating Weekends

Benefits : Unions :

Unions : Position Status :

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Short Hour

Short Hour

Number of Openings :

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $58.35 to $72.94 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Sutter Health Job ID #R-70203. Posted job title : speech language pathologist

About Sutter Health

Headquartered in Sacramento, we provide coordinated care to more than 3 million Californians. Our integrated network has created a connected model of care that is delivering coordinated healthcare when, where and how people need it.

We are committed to ensuring healthcare is accessible and inclusive to all by offering comprehensive services and quality health programs tailored to the diverse communities we serve.