Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient

Work Location

Orange, California

Schedule

Day – 08 hrs (United States of America)

About the role

The Speech Language Pathologist II provides direct patient and family centered care while under the direction of the Rehabilitation Leadership Team. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning based on functional needs. Works with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and adjust treatment plan as necessary. May participate in department-wide process improvement initiatives and program development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and develop treatment plans based on functional needs.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Participate in department-wide process improvement initiatives and program development.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience; preferred clinical affiliation in pediatrics and previous experience with feeding/swallowing.
• Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS); Speech Language Pathology – Board of Speech Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers.
• Training: Preferred VitalStim certification.
• Specialized Skills: Ability to set goals and judge results to the highest standards; advance care through new ideas and technology; promote teamwork; strong verbal and written communication; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills.

Pay Range

Minimum $45.72, Midpoint $60.58, Maximum $75.43 (rate determined by knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Functional Demand: Medium – High energy level. Lift and carry 40‑50 lb; push/pull 150‑200 lb (patients on bed, stretcher); lateral transfer 150‑200 lb (patient). Physical activities include bending, carrying objects, climbing, repetitive keyboard use, pinching/fine motor activities, reaching forward and overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, standing, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, twisting, walking, and wrist position deviation. Lifting frequency: constant 67 %+ for floor‑to‑waist and waist‑to‑above lifts; frequent 36‑66 %; occasional 0‑35 %.

Sensory requirements: color discrimination, depth perception, far vision, near vision, hearing.

Environmental requirements: exposure to airborne communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, dust, extreme noise levels, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces or elevations.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.