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Dignity Health

Speech Language Pathologist

Dignity Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Overview

The incumbent demonstrates competency in speech pathology for pediatric, adult, or geriatric patients as applicable for the site/level of care of employment. The incumbent provides patient assessments, develops and implements individual patient treatment programs, provides therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies, and maintains effective documentation. Responsibilities

Evaluations are completed according to department protocol, within 48 hours after initiation. Provide effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines, with ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. Modify goals and treatment as appropriate. Select and apply appropriate interventions and techniques. Address patient safety with follow-up and, when needed, recommend or obtain equipment. Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. Educate patients and families using a variety of methods appropriate to their level of understanding. Comply with department documentation policy. Document in a timely, concise, legible manner using medical terminology and approved abbreviations. Reflect all interventions, ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness, and changes in goals. Address quality improvement indicators and reflect interdisciplinary teamwork. Complete timecards, productivity logs, billing, and other logs per policy. Communicate and collaborate with the team and MD: convey treatment plans and patient status with minimal complaints per year. Participate in team conferences. Verify payor guidelines/authorizations as needed and contact the MD regarding concerns or changes in status in a timely manner. Seek feedback to improve teamwork and collaboration. Delegate to and supervise support staff and students within licensure and practice standards. Provide clinical supervision and feedback to staff and students; precept interns when qualified. Manage time effectively to meet productivity standards and complete projects within established timeframes. Adjust schedules as needed to maintain productivity. Perform other related duties as assigned in a professional manner. Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Experience and Education

Previous experience as a Speech Pathologist preferred. Licensure

Speech Language Pathologist License Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association Where You\'ll Work

Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed, sub-acute skilled nursing facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly and advanced recoveries. The hospital hosts the Family Medicine Residency Program and a health clinic for human trafficking victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home. One Community. One Mission. One California Pay Range

$65.62 - $65.62 /hour Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Contract Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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