JOB PURPOSE

This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus.

The Speech Language Pathologist II is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The Speech Language Pathologist II interprets, organizes, Cottage Health System Job Description Page 2 of 8 applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Speech Language Pathologist II plans and implements programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American SpeechLanguage and Hearing Association. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: Graduation for an accredited school of Speech Therapy.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of California, Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech / Language Hearing Association. BLS from the American Heart Association.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities.

Preferred: Computer skills

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Entry Level to 2 years
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

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CRH Outpatient Speech Therapy, Full-Time, 8 Hour, Day Shift, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Sign-On Bonus Eligible