About this opportunity
Dignity Health lists this Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in bakersfield, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs 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.
nEvery 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.
nTo be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
nnnClinical/Technical Skills
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nnCritical Thinking/Problem Solving
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nnCommunication Skills
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n nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnAt minimum a graduate degree in SLP., upon hire and
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nnSpeech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire and
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nnBasic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and (Must be through the American Heart Association)
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nnClinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, upon hire
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n nPreferred
nnCompleted post Graduate education and possesses certification or CEU's in Acute care, geriatrics, pediatrics, NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars. One (1) year of Hospital based, acute care practice, upon hire
n nWhere You'll Work
nFounded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here ( at
n#bakersfieldRN
nOne Community. One Mission. One California (
nPay Range
n$49.78 - $74.05 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93399, US
Who can apply
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