Speech Therapist II

St Johns Regional Medical Center Oxnard, California

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The posted compensation range of $59.97 - $71.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-448808 Employment Type PRN Department Speech Language Pathology Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varied Remote No Category Therapy Travel No Union L121 PRO

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Therapist, you will provide essential evaluation and therapeutic management for patients with speech, language, and/or cognitive disorders, improving communication, cognitive function, and quality of life.

Every day you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress. You'll educate patients/families on strategies and goals, document encounters, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical evaluation and therapeutic management skills. Excellent communication for patient/family rapport and team collaboration, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and patient advocacy are essential.

Abuse Protection and Reporting: Identifies and reports patient abuse and neglect i.e.: physical assault, domestic abuse and neglect of elders and children. Measurement: Feedback, Chart Review, Observation.
Annual Performance Evaluations: Conducts annual performance reviews as assigned by Therapy Manager/Supervisor and works to assist other speech therapists in improving job performance. (NA - per diem) Measurement: Feedback, Observation.
Assessment: Accurately identifies patient's functional deficits/dysfunction through review of the medical record, through observation of the patient, through information obtained from the patient/family, and through assessment of expressive/receptive language, motor speech, cognitive/linguistic hearing, voice and swallowing and other speech therapy assessment techniques. Measurement: Accurately interprets the physician's order. Discussion Feedback Chart Review Observation
Communication: Communicates regularly with other members of the healthcare team regarding goals, progress and rehab potential. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team. Measurement: Feedback, Observation.
Continuing Education: Maintains current skills and competency by attending at least one continuing education course annually and at least 1 department/hospital inservice a month (NA - per diem). Measurement: Observation.
Discontinuation of Treatment: Terminates treatment appropriately and plans for the patient's discharge in adequate time for appropriate referrals to be made. Measurement: Feedback/Observation, Chart Review.

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate Minimum of two (2) years clinicalexperience with evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence and competence, upon hire or
High School GED, upon hire
Speech Language Pathologist: CA, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional 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/StJohnsRegional.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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