What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist, Updated Competitive Compensation Package, Full Time, Inpatient, Reedley, Selma position at Adventist Health?
Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
Adventist Health is seeking a motivated speech language pathologist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Reedley/Selma, CA where you will evaluate and treat patients on our swing bed unit as well as on the medical/surgical unit. The main responsibility of this position will be to deliver speech language pathology services to our swing bed patients to facilitate the recovery and return of each patient back to their home environment. The swing bed unit operates similarly to a skilled nursing facility but is located in our Adventist Health Reedley hospital. Here you will enjoy an excellent team environment working alongside highly skilled and collaborative physical, occupational, and speech therapists along with a rehab therapy aide to support you in providing high quality care and exceptional patient experiences. You won’t find a better employment opportunity than this one, which promotes personal and professional growth, a healthy work-life balance, and a friendly and supportive team atmosphere. Plus, you will never be asked to take work home with you!
We are committed to investing in our therapists and offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits include:
Sign on Bonus: $10,000
Student Loan Reimbursement: Up to $20,000
Continuing Education Reimbursement: $1,500 annually
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement: 403(b), employer basic contributions and matching contributions
Not quite ready to apply? Contact Adam Efird at efirda1@ah.org or 559-537-2234 to have your questions answered, and to learn more about us.
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
- One year of inpatient speech language pathology experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
Patient caseload of 8 patients/day. 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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Salary : $1,500
