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Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

$68.91 per hour

Dignity Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

  • Complete patient evaluations within 24 - 48 hours according to department protocol, setting appropriate and relevant goals.

  • Implement effective and adequate treatment plans, modifying goals and interventions as appropriate while ensuring patient safety.

  • Provide comprehensive patient and family education, utilizing various teaching methods suitable for their level of understanding.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to department policies for concise, legible records that reflect all interventions and assessments.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Previous experience as a speech pathologist.

  • Speech Language Pathologist: CA

  • Basic Life Support - CPR through American Heart Association

  • Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology

Where You'll Work

The inpatient speech-language pathology department at Methodist Hospital focuses on immediate assessment and intervention for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to facilitate safe discharge and optimize recovery during a patient's acute hospital stay.

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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Pay Range

$68.91 - $68.91 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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