Speech Language Pathologist

Performs such typical distinguishing duties as: evaluating patients, participating in the treatment program planning; administering speech therapy modalities, procedures and tests; documenting accurate patient records and progress notes; maintaining appropriate oral or written contact with the referring physician and co-workers. Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction. Performs other related duties, such as participating in all departmental functions and activities as required, including in-service education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary. Two years professional experience as a speech therapist preferred; working with adult and child language and speech disorders and swallowing, preferred.

• Two years professional experience as a speech therapist preferred; working with adult and child language and speech disorders and swallowing, preferred.
• New graduates considered on individual basis.
• 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.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, by the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
• CPR certification

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, located in Arroyo Grande, California, is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California 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. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.

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