Speech Pathologist
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: San Lorenzo
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Under direction, provides or assists in providing professional
services, including diagnosis and treatment, to individuals with
speech and language disorders. Performs the basic measures and
diagnostic tests associated with speech and language therapy and
performs therapeutic treatment of patients. Performs related duties
as required. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are
the duties performed by employees in this classification. However,
employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.
Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual
in the classification. 1. Administers diagnostic tests of
articulation, language (including semantics, syntax, grammar,
morphology and phonology), cognitive language, auditory perception,
voice and stuttering. 2. Assists in evaluating the patient’s
communicative abilities by examining the peripheral speech related
mechanisms for impairment of vital capacity and tidal air,
respiratory control and coordination, laryngeal valving and
phonatory function, pharyngeal and palatal activity, articulatory
movement of the lips, tongue, jaws and palate; conducts
audiological screenings. 3. Carries out treatment of communicative
disorders using current principles, theories and practices, assists
in the preparation of audio-visual aids for use with patients. 4.
Counsels patients and relatives regarding problems resulting from
communicative disorder; instructs patients and relatives in the
principles of home treatment; assists in the supervision and
training of student speech therapists, assists in acquainting other
personnel with the principles and practices of speech therapy. 5.
Employs the use of standard clinical equipment such as tape
recorders, language master, portable audiometer, audio-visual
equipment. 6. Keeps records of work performed and prepares reports
on the patient’s treatment and progress; attends inter-disciplinary
staff conference to discuss the problems and progress of various
patients. 7. Participates in ward rounds and in inter-disciplinary
staff meetings for planning total patient care; serves as
consultant in speech pathology and audiology to other disciplines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: possession of a Master’s Degree
or equivalent in Speech Pathology from a school approved by the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Required
Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure with the California
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Possession of
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American
Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Speech Language Pathologists
must have both a state license and their certificate of clinical
competence from ASHA. PAY RANGE: $59.43 - $74.24/HR The pay range
for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at
Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based
on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s
experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications,
departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements,
and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health
System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive
benefits program.
Keywords: Alameda Health System, Manteca , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , San Lorenzo, California
