Sutter Health·Santa Cruz County, California
The role involves providing assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients suffering from cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. This includes gaining patient and family cooperation through competent assessment, monitoring, and effective communication, while adhering to all safety and privacy regulations.
EDUCATION: Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience.
SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist. BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular 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. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $55.10 to $74.15 / 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.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited speech pathology program and typically require two years of recent relevant experience. Required credentials include Speech Pathologist licensure, Basic Life Support certification, a valid Driver's License, and Automobile Insurance.
Market context
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