Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation, Oakland, Per Diem

Speech Language Pathologist

The Speech Language Pathologist is part of our dynamic multi-disciplinary inpatient acute rehabilitation team serving patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other medical conditions or injuries causing significant functional and/or cognitive impairment. 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 - California Department of Consumer Affairs Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Department Required Certification & Licensure: DL-Valid Drivers License Class C- State Department of Motor Vehicles AUTO-Automobile Insurance

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, Rotating Weekends

Benefits: No

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual

Pay Range is $61.92 to $77.39 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.