Speech Language Pathologist

Founded in 1946 Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo California. Serving over 150000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care orthopedics and a family birthing center. Additionally French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and has achieved an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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.

• Under the direction of the department manager and upon appropriate physician referral evaluates and treats patients to improve their functional status.
• Will work in outpatient inpatient and/or transitional care center as directed by the manager.
• Speech pathologist will communicate with families physicians other health team members and participates in meetings as needed. Scope of practice to be consistent with Federal and State standards as well as departmental policy and procedure.
• Reports to department manager for both clerical and patient care duties.
• Coordinates with other department members as directed by the department manager to optimize delivery of client services with available resources.
• Evaluates inpatients within 24 hours of physician referral observing departmental hours of operation. Outpatient evaluation must be within 30 days from date of physician referral.

Required:

• Speech Language Pathologist: CA upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 30 Days
• Knowledge of SP assessment and treatment techniques
• Knowledge of SP and healthcare trends Clinical problem solving and analyses. Interpersonal and communication
• Plan develop implement rehab tests and problems. Documenation.

Preferred:

• Acute care Rehab SNF or OP experience
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology upon hire