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Methodist Hospital Sacramento

Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$101,723 / year median in California

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Job Description

Where You'll Work The inpatient speech-language pathology department at Methodist Hospital focuses on immediate assessment and intervention for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to facilitate safe discharge and optimize recovery during a patient's acute hospital stay. Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Complete patient evaluations within 24 - 48 hours according to department protocol, setting appropriate and relevant goals. Implement effective and adequate treatment plans, modifying goals and interventions as appropriate while ensuring patient safety. Provide comprehensive patient and family education, utilizing various teaching methods suitable for their level of understanding. Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to department policies for concise, legible records that reflect all interventions and assessments. Job Requirements Required Previous experience as a speech pathologist.

Speech Language Pathologist:

CA Basic Life Support - CPR through American Heart Association Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology