Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health
Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa Cruz
About the role
Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Requirements
- Master's degree: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- Licensed Speech Pathologist (SP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
- Valid Driver's License (DL)
- Automobile Insurance (AUTO)
Skills and Knowledge
- Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgement, and ability to work independently
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work in a demanding environment, organize multiple priorities, and complete work duties within expected timelines
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies
- Effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service, and community relations abilities
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement
Schedule
- Full Time, Non-Exempt
- Shift: Days, 8 hours per day
- Days of the week: Monday - Friday (variable)
- Weekend requirements: As needed
- Weekly hours: 40
Benefits
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay
Pay Range is $55.10 to $74.15 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.