What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist position at Adventist Health?
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Adventist Health Howard Memorial is a healthcare facility providing exceptional care to our community. Our campus boasts four surgery suites, an on-site restaurant serving farm-to-fork cuisine, and 25 private rooms designed for healing and comfort.
We offer a range of primary and specialty care services. The town of Willits is surrounded by nature trails, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Its moderate climate, affordable cost of living, and small-town atmosphere make it an ideal place to call home.
Job Summary:
Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. This role requires adherence to state and federal regulatory guidelines, licensure, certification, and accreditation requirements.
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, reviews medical information, and documents treatment plans.
- Assists in collecting data on patient outcomes and supervises support staff.
- Instructs and directs assistants and support staff as outlined in national and state practice acts.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
- Two years of experience in speech language pathology preferred.
- Speech pathologist licensure in the state of practice required.
- CPR or BLS certification required.
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required.
Work Environment:
This is a full-time position working in person at our Willits campus. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts. We offer a competitive hourly rate, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
