Speech Pathologist – Speech Pathologist

US, CA
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Profession: Speech Pathologist
Specialty: Speech Pathologist
Job Type: Travel
Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 40

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Experience: None. Previous experience in an acute care setting and Modified Barium Swallow evaluation preferred
Current GA License to practice

Jobs Notes:
Day Shift – Start time: 08:00am – 40 hrs/week. No on call. – Floating is required to AHTR

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city’s historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour’s travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

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
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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