Speech Language Pathologist II Acute Care

Speech Pathologist

Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Education: Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program

Typical Experience: 2 years recent relevant experience.

Certification & Licensure: SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist. BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. Skills and Knowledge: 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.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: As Needed, Every other Weekend, Rotating Weekends

Benefits: No

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.