Sr. Speech Pathologist

Adventist Health seeks a Sr. Speech Pathologist to provide advanced, whole-person speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing care in a faith-based environment. In this full-time, day-shift role, you will perform comprehensive evaluations, create evidence-based treatment plans, and manage a complex caseload across adult and/or pediatric populations. You'll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, mentor junior clinicians, and support quality improvement while documenting thoroughly in the EMR. Join a mission-driven team that values compassion, clinical excellence, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations for diverse patient populations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with evidence-based practice and patient goals.
• Document assessments, goals, and progress accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab therapists, and care teams to coordinate whole-person care.
• Educate patients and families on therapy plans, home programs, and safe swallowing strategies.
• Mentor and support junior speech pathologists and students as a senior clinical resource.
• Participate in case conferences, care rounds, and interdisciplinary planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within rehabilitation and speech services.
• Uphold Adventist Health's faith-based mission, values, and emphasis on compassionate, inclusive care.

Required Skills

• Speech-language pathology evaluation
• Treatment planning
• Adult and pediatric dysphagia management
• Cognitive-communication rehabilitation
• Aphasia and language disorder treatment
• Speech and articulation therapy
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Patient and family education
• Regulatory and clinical documentation compliance