Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Pediatric Speech Language PathologistInspired 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.The posted compensation range of $55.81 - $66.34 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.As our Pediatric 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.Patient Treatment Plans: Performs patient initial and reevaluations; establishes and implements treatment plan, accordingly. Administers treatment plan using accepted therapy procedures.Educates patient and/or caregiver: Teaches patient and/or caregiver in functional activities and treatment techniques of speech therapy as appropriate to meet their needs.Documents patients status and progress: Documents daily on the appropriate forms using clear and concise data. Records treatments accurately and communicates patient's status/progress on appropriate documentation.Other Staff Responsibilities: Communicates regularly with other members of the medical team regarding goals, progress, and rehabilitative potential. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team. Actively supports the organization's mission, philosophy and strategic plan. Demonstrates good time management and priority setting.Compliance with policy and procedures: Complies with safety, infection control, CHW Integrity Program, and other organizational policies (90-day evals- department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals -annual competency checklists completed). Maintains the standards of conduct as promulgated by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association; adheres to the professional code of ethics in the performance of duties. Demonstrates specialized clinical knowledge and skills in an identified area of expertise. Complies with the organization's dress code. Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy. Attends work consistently, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.RequiredSpeech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire andBasic Life Support - CPR, within 30 DaysWhere You'll WorkFounded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional 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 the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.