Speech-Language Pathologist Job in Oakland, CA

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Organization:

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

Join the rehabilitation team at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, providing specialized evaluation, assessment, and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and fluency disorders. Delivers patient-centered care that fosters trust and collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams through skilled clinical judgment, ongoing monitoring, and effective communication. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, to maintain patient safety, privacy, and quality outcomes. Supports the clinical development of rehabilitation assistants and aides and serves as a clinical instructor and mentor for students during clinical placements. This per diem opportunity offers flexibility while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and communication outcomes within a leading acute care environment.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

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.

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Department, SCAH: DL-Valid Drivers License

Department, SCAH: AUTO-Automobile Insurance

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.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $61.91 to $86.67 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.