Sutter Health·Oakland, California
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. You will build strong relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality care and mentorship.
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Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients with **speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders**, helping them regain function and independence. Build strong, trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and clear communication.
Ensure safe, high-quality care by adhering to clinical standards and regulatory guidelines, while contributing to a supportive learning environment through mentorship of assistants, aides, and students.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.
Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program
2 years recent relevant experience.
SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
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Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirement.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as 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.
Shift Hours: 8
Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends, Saturday, Sunday
Weekly Hours: 0
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $61.92 to $77.39 / 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. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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