Speech Language Pathologist PD

The Speech Language Pathologist II is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems.

The Speech Language Pathologist II interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.

The Speech Language Pathologist II plans and implements programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and the California Board of Speech Language Pathology.

Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations.

This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.

The Speech Language Pathologist II is an independent clinician who is a leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care.

A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to pediatrics across the lifespan with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines.

Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Requirements:

Essential Functions:


* Work with a diverse caseload of pediatric patients.


* Conduct thorough evaluations and assessments.


* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.


* Provide therapy services for speech sound disorders, language delays/disorders, swallowing disorders, etc.


* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.


* Involve and educate the child's care team in the therapy program to encourage carryover in the home.


* Monitor and track client progress.


* Adapt therapy plans to ensure progress and goal attainment.


* Maintain a positive and engaging environment to foster growth and development.

Education and Work Experience:


* Master's Degree: Required


* Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY): Required


* Active California State License: Required


* At least one year of pediatric speech language pathology experience: Preferred

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compa...