Excelin Health Services·Santa Rosa, California
The speech-language pathologist is responsible for conducting patient evaluations, identifying speech defects, and establishing comprehensive plans of care. They also coordinate with physicians and caregivers to ensure effective treatment and maintain clinical documentation.
Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist
Reports To: Clinical Director or Rehab Director
Job Description: SUMMARY
The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.
1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
5. Confers with referring physician (or another authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who
A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual
furnishes such service; or
1. Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience); 2. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and 3. Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
2. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in\
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Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
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Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
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Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
Market context
Speech Language Pathologist positions in California are typically driven by ongoing needs in schools and healthcare settings, where caseload coverage and compliance with state licensure matter. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, a valid California license, and strong clinical documentation skills. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the setting, caseload, and documentation expectations before applying.