Speech Language Pathologist
Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA
5x8 hrs

LOCATION SUMMARY:

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of speech therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment, consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduate of an American Speech and Hearing Association accredited Speech Therapy degree program or the equivalent: Required
• Experience working with an adult and geriatric population: Required
• Experience working with a population with disabilities: Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association: Required
• Current State of California Speech & Language Pathology license: Required

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.