Speech Language Pathologist

## Speech Language PathologistApplylocations: Placerville, CAtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R6570**Department:**Physical Rehab Services - Hospital**Shift:**Primarily Days (United States of America)**Employee Type:**Regular - Per Diem**Per Diem Type (if applicable):**Non-RN Per Diem 1**Minimum Pay Range:**$43.87 - $52.64## ****Job Description:****POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS# # Education/Licensure/Certification:* Graduation from a school of Speech Pathology with a minimum of a Master’s degree and successful completion of a clinical internship.* 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.Knowledge:* One year of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.* Knowledge and understanding of speech therapy procedures and techniques required to provide routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and dysphagia evaluation and treatment.* Knowledge of infection control procedures.# # Skills:* Ability to follow directions accurately.* Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees.* Able to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy.* Ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.### About Us## A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTYMarshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations.### Quality CareMarshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy.### Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding AreasMarshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County.Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support. #J-18808-Ljbffr