Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Type: Full Time

Wage scale: $45-$50 Per Hour

Your experience matters

At Kindred Hospital - San Diego , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech Language Pathologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

Assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides speech and language therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

• Performs patient assessment.

• Establish a plan of care.

• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care.

• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.

• Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.

• Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.

• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.

• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.

• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students, and volunteers.

• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes for the department and the institution.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Qualifications and requirements:

• A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

• Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY).

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in state.

• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

About us
Kindred Hospital - San Diego is located in San Diego, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital - San Diego is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."