Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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.

• Appropriately assesses and treats patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Speech /Swallow/Cognitive Therapy, according to established guidelines. Identifies appropriate treatment plan and goals, consistent with physician's referral, patient's diagnosis, abilities and age, using objective measurable data.
• Comprehensively assesses, treats and progresses patients with swallowing/dysphagia isses, utilizing, but not limited to bedside swallow, MBSS testing and passy muir valve.
• Communicates professionally and effectively (SBAR format) with the entire health care team (rehab, nursing, physicians, case managers), to effectively provide the best possible care for the patient. Motivates, challenges and progresses all patients appropriately, during assessment and treatment, to reach goals in specified time frame.
• Communicates with Director and supervisor effectively and in a timely manner, regarding any issues, requests or ideas. Completes and forwards all required hospital and department forms, such as timecards, time off requests, projects, without need for reminders.
• Consistently maintains productivity level at or above department standard and demonstrates excellent time management, including adjusting schedule as needed to complete assignments and using downtime effectively.
• Billing is complete, accurate and turned in at end of each day. All required Medical record documentation is timely, complete, legible and compliant with all departmental standards and regulatory guidelines.

Required

• Masters Other or higher in speech-language pathology from an educational institution approved by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience
• Speech Language Pathologist: CA
• Basic Life Support
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology

Preferred

• Previous experience as an SLP experience in health care services is highly desirable., upon hire or
• NICU experience is highly desirable, upon hire

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.