You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current California Speech Language Pathologist licensure required.
✓for licensure and are legally authorized to practice under supervision (e.g., limited permit
✓Current CCC-SLP through American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
Certifications
✓Candidates who have applied
✓license-pending status) may be considered.
✓Current Healthcare Worker Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
✓Certification in instrumental swallow studies, either Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (
Education
✓Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program and successful
Qualifications
✓completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
✓Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist, with at least 2
✓in an acute care setting, required.
✓FEES) or Modified Barium Swallow Studies with Speech Therapy (MBSS)
✓Knowledge and application of Speech Therapy professional practice, code of ethics and regulatory
✓requirements.
✓Competent working knowledge of standard practice procedures and equipment used in delivering
✓speech therapy at the bedside.
✓Knowledge of and ability to follow infection control procedures in the acute care hospital
✓environment.
✓Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize patient care
✓needs.
✓Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians and work cooperatively with a diverse
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3SLP roles open in CA
38 miPlacerville to Sacramento
Full employer posting
- The Senior Speech and Language Pathologist performs various clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure the competency of the speech therapy team in delivering patient-focused, comprehensive therapy throughout the continuum of care. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Director of Rehabilitation Services to optimize the role of the speech therapist as a member of our healthcare team. As a Senior Speech and Language Pathologist, you will complete comprehensive patient assessments, develop a patient-centered plan of care and implement best practice speech therapy interventions to help patients achieve their highest desired state of health and well-being. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification:
- Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program and successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
- 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 CCC-SLP through American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Current Healthcare Worker Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge:
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist, with at least 2 in an acute care setting, required.
- Certification in instrumental swallow studies, either Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow ( FEES) or Modified Barium Swallow Studies with Speech Therapy (MBSS)
- Knowledge and application of Speech Therapy professional practice, code of ethics and regulatory requirements.
- Competent working knowledge of standard practice procedures and equipment used in delivering speech therapy at the bedside.
- Knowledge of and ability to follow infection control procedures in the acute care hospital environment.
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize patient care needs.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with physicians and work cooperatively with a diverse healthcare team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate care and advocacy for patients' functional independence and well-being.
- Ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs in healthcare, promote continuous improvement and speak up when patient safety is at risk.