Dignity Health

Speech Pathologist SNF

Dignity Health$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California upon hire
  • Basic Life Support certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association
  • 2 years of professional experience preferred
  • Experience with adult and child language/speech disorders and swallowing preferred
  • New graduates considered on an individual basis

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patient speech and language disorders
  • Develop and implement treatment plans for therapy
  • Administer speech therapy modalities and assessments
  • Document patient progress and maintain accurate records
  • Communicate with referring physicians and colleagues
  • Ensure a clean and safe work environment
  • Participate in departmental functions and continuing education

Benefits

  • Access to advanced medical technology
  • Opportunity to work within a top-rated hospital
  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Collaborative environment with seasoned healthcare professionals
  • Engagement in community-oriented health care initiatives
Full Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Position Summary:

 

In keeping with the Rehabilitation Department philosophy, the Speech Therapist performs all phases of speech therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment and documentation, and performs other tasks related to quality of care and effective department function. Performs such typical distinguishing duties as: evaluating patients, participating in the treatment program planning; administering speech therapy modalities, procedures and tests; documenting accurate patient records and progress notes; maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers. Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction. Performs other related duties, such as participating in all departmental functions and activities as required, including in-service education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary.

 

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Speech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days (must be through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two years professional experience as aspeech therapist and
  • working withadult and child language and speechdisorders and swallowing, and
  • Other Newgraduates considered on individual basis., upon hire

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
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60,000 employees
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Founded
1954

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