Speech Language Pathologist

As our Speech Language Pathologist you will be a vital clinician expertly assessing diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. Youll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role you will possess advanced clinical knowledge exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills and a compassionate patient-centered approach.

• Appropriately assesses and treats patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Speech /Swallow/Cognitive Therapy according to established guidelines. Identifies appropriate treatment plan and goals consistent with physicians referral patients diagnosis abilities and age using objective measurable data.
• Comprehensively assesses treats and progresses patients with swallowing/dysphagia isses utilizing but not limited to bedside swallow MBSS testing and passy muir valve.
• Communicates professionally and effectively (SBAR format) with the entire health care team (rehab nursing physicians case managers) to effectively provide the best possible care for the patient.
• All required Medical record documentation is timely complete legible and compliant with all departmental standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates with Director and supervisor effectively and in a timely manner regarding any issues requests or ideas. Completes and forwards all required hospital and department forms such as timecards time off requests projects without need for reminders.
• Consistently maintains productivity level at or above department standard and demonstrates excellent time management including adjusting schedule as needed to complete assignments and using downtime effectively.

• Masters Other or higher in speech-language pathology from an educational institution approved by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. and New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience
• Speech Language Pathologist: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology

Preferred

• Previous experience as an SLP experience in health care services is highly desirable.

Founded in 1928 Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. Serving nearly 100000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU heart care stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASAs Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement recognizing the hospitals commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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