Speech-Language Pathologist Job in Sacramento, CA

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Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Independently responsible for assessing, treating, caring for, and evaluating 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:

EDUCATION:

• Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

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

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

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:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

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.

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.