Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Rehab - CommonSpirit Health

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.

Job Summary:

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

Skills:

• Requires critical thinking complex problem solving decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a demanding environment balance multiple priorities and take appropriate actions
• Computer proficiency in word processing/typing basic application and hardware functions required for applicable care settin

 Required:

• Completion of ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Current state licensure as a speech-language pathologist
• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
  

Skills:

• Requires critical thinking complex problem solving decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a demanding environment balance multiple priorities and take appropriate actions