Speech Pathologist

Location Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. It is a 25‑bed critical access hospital providing primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area. The community offers outdoor recreation and is within two hours of major metropolitan areas. Compensation & Incentives Hiring incentive of $20,000 and relocation assistance of $5,000 available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment. Job Summary Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team. This position is represented by RCHEA. Education and Work Experience Master's Degree: Required Two years’ speech–language pathology experience: Preferred Licenses & Certifications Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLSORHS‑BLSORRQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required American Speech‑Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required Facility Specific Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLSORHS‑BLSORRQIBLS) certification: Required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP): Required Essential Functions Immediately notifies charge nurses, managers and house supervisors of significant problems or unusual incidents, such as physician/patient occurrence and crises requiring administrative intervention. Intervenes when appropriate. Participates in clinical education by supervising student interns, clinical affiliates and Clinical Fellowships (CFYs) as needed. Provides personnel and broader community with education opportunities. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates speech therapy for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Sets patient care priorities. Assigns patient care activities to appropriate personnel based on job description skills and capabilities, scope of practice and level of competency. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr