Organization:

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

Provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Leads inpatient program team to meet hospital California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirement (section 70643). In addition, provides lead role functions collecting and analyzing workflow/process performance data, recommending solutions that improve performance, coordinating continuing education and student programs, providing staff performance appraisal input, providing management coverage as requested and addresses other assigned organizational priorities. Leads scheduling and staffing efforts for the SLP service line at Summit. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description :

• Develops or implements treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, and swallowing disorders.

• Completes patient evaluations and tests per Speech Pathology Standards of Practice, and other standards as required.

• Based on the data, identified problems, and diagnosis from the exam, develops and updates the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).

• Assesses and provides and/or progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.

• Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.

• Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.

• Ensures compliance with other department & organization requirements and responsibilities.

• Provides clinical supervision to assistants and/or aides.

EDUCATION:

• Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.

• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

• Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.

• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.

• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.

• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.

• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

• Ability to lead and build teams.

• Ability to teach and educate others, public speaking.

• Able to use computer systems for data analytics, developing presentations and other necessary documents.

• Ability to analyze performance and provide feedback.

• Lean/Sutter Improvement System concepts and methods.

• Analytical thought and judgement to identify innovative solutions.

• Ability to influence and sustain change.

• Communicates complex situations and concepts.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements (https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/sites/JobAnalysisLibrary/Shared%20Documents/General/TEMPLATES%20%28Adobe%20PDF%29/Speech%20Therapy_193.pdf)

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $64.32 to $80.41 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.