About this opportunity
Dignity Health lists this Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in redwood city, 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.
nnnAccurately identifies communication disorder through appropriate screening and assessment measures.
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nnObtains pertinent information about patients medical history prior to evaluation.
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nnConducts comprehensive evaluations. Elicits and records information.
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nnAccurately and clearly reports evaluation and treatment results to patients and families.
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nnEncourages participation by patient and family in the establishment of goals and measurement of progress.
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nnAccurately reports evaluation and treatment results to referral sources and others.
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n nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnMasters Other Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science, upon hire and
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nnMasters Other or equivalent in Speech Pathology, Communicative Disorders or Communicative Science, upon hire and
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nnSpeech Language Pathologist: CA SLP, upon hire and
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nnBasic Life Support - AHA BLS CPR, upon hire
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n nPreferred
nnnExperience with Modified Barium Swallow studies and
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nnNewly licensed, (see below for licensure). During the externship, experience with adults and geriatric patients with dysphasia and
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nnExperience with Modified Barium Swallow studies
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n nWhere You'll Work
nFounded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.
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nPay Range
n$57.70 - $85.83 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
redwood city, CA, 94061, US
Who can apply
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