Job Summary and Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Speech Pathologist participates as a member of the health care team working with professional non-professional staff and associated professionals in providing care which provides optimum home care and continuity of care to referred patients addressing the age of the patients served.

Job Requirements

**Offering a 4,000 Sign-on Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance for qualified applicants

Minimum Qualifications:

Long-term care experience1 year experience as a speech therapistCurrent licensure by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance as a speech and language pathologistCurrent BLS CPR certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)Knowledge and ability to perform a speech pathology assessment and evaluationKnowledge of principles, concepts, diagnostic, and therapeutic techniques for speech therapyAbility to implement practical application of knowledgeAbility to function independently and autonomouslyAbility to communicate in writing and verbally in EnglishAbility to teach and instruct patient family and staff

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months to one year home health experience     

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Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate three Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.

We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care, including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care, committed to community outreach, advocates for the underserved, and dedicated to ensuring that quality, affordable, health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Total Rewards

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 our Total Rewards

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.