The Speech Language Pathologist is an experienced clinician who is fully competent to prevent, evaluate and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, aural rehabilitation and swallowing disorders for a wide variety of ages and diagnosis. Utilizing advanced skills and techniques to solve patient care needs in an accurate and efficient manner and provide Speech Therapy services to patients in the swing bed program and skilled nursing facility as prescribed and ordered by the attending physician.  Also, provide training and education to family/caregivers and work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines. 

• We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience

Compensation Range:

• $64.36 - $91.76 / hour 

Per Diem 

Education:

• Graduate of a Speech Language Pathology curriculum with either a Masters or Doctorate degree accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Must hold current California Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.
• Certified Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCCSLP-ASHA)
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) years of clinical practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to solve problems independently or know when to rely on others.
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs.
• Ability to utilize sound clinical reasoning to determine appropriate patient interventions.
• Ability to write timely and accurate reports and correspondence at a professional level within the standards of the department.
• Ability to use a computer and software proficiently.
• Drive to continually learn new treatment techniques.
• Timely and punctual in all aspects, responsibilities.
• Ability to multi-task responsibilities

• Evaluate and administer diagnostic tests, provide individualized treatment to patients for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment.
• Able to develop, implement and adapt a treatment program that improves and restores cognitive skills, language comprehension, language expression and swallowing ability and function through ongoing comprehensive assessment and testing.
• Records and reports to the physician about the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Able to educate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and effectively with patients, families, supervisors, medical providers.
• Attends Skilled Nursing/Swing-bed staff meetings, case conferences and in-service presentations as indicated.

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971