Speech Language Pathologist II

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist II for their Outpatient Therapy Services department. Responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The Speech Language Pathologist I interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.

Responsibilities include

Planning and Implementing programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and the California Board of Speech Language Pathology. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations.

This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments. The Speech Language Pathologist I is an entry-level position for new graduates or those new to the setting of hire. Focus on orientation and mentorship to become an independent, competent clinician. Successful proficiency at this level is necessary for progression to Level II.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education

Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology (Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience). Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Minimum: Eligible for licensure or licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of California, Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech / Language Hearing Association.

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. Technical Requirements: Minimum: Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities. Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record. Preferred: Inpatient: Dysphagia experience. Outpatient: Voice experience, MBS experience, Pediatric experience.

Years of Related Work Experience: Minimum: Entry level to 6 months of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.