Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed speech-language pathology treatment programs in an inpatient rehabilitation facility setting. Supervises students.

Responsibilities:

• Provides initial evaluation of patient's abilities and designs appropriate intervention plans.

• Treats patients with therapeutic procedures modalities and or equipment to improve function.

• Assures efficient management of work processes by completing tasks and assignments by time standards.

• Completes post-intervention activities: session closure documentation communication charge capture.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

• Adoption Assistance

• Free Premium Membership to ~~~ with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Retirement Programs

• Wellness Programs

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

• Current SLP

• Will consider candidate who has not yet obtained CCC if department staffing allows.

• Must obtain CCC within 12 months of hire.

• Current California Speech Therapy license.

• Current BLS

Experience is preferred.

Pay Range

$60.67 - $60.67 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.