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Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy, Part Time, Day

Adventist Health

#Patient Assessment #Regulatory Compliance #BLS Certification #Speech Therapy #Part Time #Acute Care Hospital #Speech Pathologist #Interdisciplinary Care #Master's Degree #Diagnostic #Communication Disorders #Swallowing Disorders

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrs$50 - $68 / HOURPosted 3 months agoExpired

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Location

Bakersfield, California

Salary

$50 - $68 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Speech Pathologist provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to patients experiencing communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while adhering to all regulatory guidelines. This role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments, instructing and supervising support staff, and serving as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements summary

A Master's Degree is required for this position, and two years of speech-language pathology experience is preferred. Candidates must possess state licensure as a Speech Pathologist and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

postgraduate degreePatient AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceStaff SupervisionData CollectionSpeech PathologyConsultative ServicesSwallowing DisordersCommunication DisordersInterdisciplinary CareTherapeutic ServicesDiagnostic ServicesStaff Instruction

Job description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Master's
Degree: Required
Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Speech
Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or
Basic
Life
Support (BLS
OR
HS-BLS
OR
RQIBLS) certification: Required
American Speech-Language and
Hearing
Association (ASHA)
Certificate of
Clinical
Competence (CCC): Preferred

Essential Functions

Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.
Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.
Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.
Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.
Supervises assistants and support staff.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.