Senior Speech and Language Pathologist

Senior Speech and Language Pathologist

The Senior Speech and Language Pathologist performs various clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure the competency of the speech therapy team in delivering patient-focused, comprehensive therapy throughout the continuum of care. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Director of Rehabilitation Services to optimize the role of the speech therapist as a member of our healthcare team. As a Senior Speech and Language Pathologist, you will complete comprehensive patient assessments, develop a patient-centered plan of care and implement best practice speech therapy interventions to help patients achieve their highest desired state of health and well-being.

Position Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program and successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.

Current California Speech Language Pathologist licensure required. Candidates who have applied for licensure and are legally authorized to practice under supervision (e.g., limited permit or license-pending status) may be considered.

Current CCC-SLP through American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

Current Healthcare Worker Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge:

Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist, with at least 2 in an acute care setting, required.

Certification in instrumental swallow studies, either Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) or Modified Barium Swallow Studies with Speech Therapy (MBSS)

Knowledge and application of Speech Therapy professional practice, code of ethics and regulatory requirements.

Competent working knowledge of standard practice procedures and equipment used in delivering speech therapy at the bedside.

Knowledge of and ability to follow infection control procedures in the acute care hospital environment.

Skills:

Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize patient care needs.

Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians and work cooperatively with a diverse healthcare team.

Commitment to providing compassionate care and advocacy for patients' functional independence and well-being.

Ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs in healthcare, promote continuous improvement and speak up when patient safety is at risk.