Speech Language Pathologist / SLP
$124,800–$145,600 year
On-siteSanta Cruz, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations to develop and regularly re-assess treatment plans for patients with neurological injuries. Serve as the primary therapist from initial assessment through discharge, delivering 1:1 in-person therapy in home, school, workplace, and community settings. Perform discharge evaluations, recommend home safety modifications, and provide referral resources while communicating progress to physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Complete documentation and communication remotely. Requires a Master's degree, valid license, CPR certification, and one year of experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
- Valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice
- Current CPR Certification in accordance with state regulations
- A minimum of one year's work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
- A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury preferred
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