OverviewMarian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.ResponsibilitiesIn keeping with the Dignity Health core values the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing speech language pathology therapy assessments and treatments to patients in the home setting. Provides training to patients family members and caregivers. Participates in orientation of new team members. Interacts with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care. Actively participates departmental meetings and performance improvement activities as requested.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:
Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance (LIC SPL)
Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
Must have current California Driver’s License (DL CA)
Clean driving record with proof of liability insurance for automobile
Preferred Requirements:
Two (2) years professional experience as a speech therapist
Working with adult and child language speech disorders and swallowing
New graduates considered on an individual basis
Special Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and accurately; possesses good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles techniques and procedures within the scope of their practice as a Speech Therapist.
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment collaborating with other patient-care team members physicians and patients and their families.
Ability to teach techniques and procedures of speech therapy to patients and their caregivers.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Pay Range$42.69 - $61.91 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.