Dignity Health

Speech Therapist

Dignity Health$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in California as a Speech Language Pathologist
  • Current AHA CPR certification
  • Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record
  • Proof of liability insurance for automobile
  • Preferred: 2 years of professional experience in speech therapy
  • Preferred: Experience working with adult and child language speech disorders and swallowing
  • New graduates considered on a case-by-case basis

Responsibilities

  • Provide assessments and treatments in speech language pathology in patients' homes
  • Train family members and caregivers on speech therapy techniques
  • Participate in the orientation of new team members
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care
  • Engage in departmental meetings and performance improvement activities

Benefits

  • Access to advanced technology and treatment programs
  • Supportive team-oriented environment
  • Opportunity for professional development through training and orientation of new members
  • Participation in evidence-based performance improvement activities
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

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing speech language pathology therapy assessments and treatments to patients in the home setting. Provides training to patients family members and caregivers. Participates in orientation of new team members. Interacts with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care. Actively participates departmental meetings and performance improvement activities as requested.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance (LIC SPL)
  • Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
  • Must have current California Driver’s License (DL CA)
  • Clean driving record with proof of liability insurance for automobile

Preferred Requirements:

  • Two (2) years professional experience as a speech therapist
  • Working with adult and child language speech disorders and swallowing
  • New graduates considered on an individual basis

Special Skills:

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and accurately; possesses good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles techniques and procedures within the scope of their practice as a Speech Therapist.
  • Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
  • Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment collaborating with other patient-care team members physicians and patients and their families.
  • Ability to teach techniques and procedures of speech therapy to patients and their caregivers.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.

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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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