The Speech Pathologist shall function under the Director of Therapy to provide evaluative, diagnostic, and treatment for the Rehabilitation Hospital. This position requires a depth of theoretic and applied knowledge for diagnosing and treating patients with augmentative communication needs, developmental speech, and language disorders, acquired cognitive and language disorders, fluency, voice, dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria. This position functions autonomously, providing teaching and consultation with other departments, physicians, and therapy specialists within UC Davis Health, educational specialists, as well as other community agencies/service providers.

Apply By Date : August 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

California Licensed Speech Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification OR UC Davis Health CPR Must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology Demonstrated recent 1 year of experience working with adults in an acute rehabilitation setting as a L icensed S peech P athologist Thorough knowledge of appropriate assessment instruments, test administration procedures, scoring, and interpretation Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to patient and/or family members Knowledge of how patients should be responding to treatment, average length of stay in treatment, recognition of appropriate versus inappropriate treatment for each patient Ability to establish programs based on testing results appropriate for each patient Ability to recognize need for program modification Ability to extract pertinent behaviors and incorporate these into daily written progress notes Knowledge of various home programs and organization into individual programs for family implementation Ability to report to referring physician regarding patient diagnosis, skills and prognosis using appropriate terminology and information Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to family members, be empathetic, and supportive Ability to maintain patient records and process necessary billing forms and treatment authorizations in a prompt, accurate manner Ability to maintain accurate schedule and personal workload accounts Ability to follow verbal and written instructions given by section chief, including attendance at weekly meetings Knowledge of current therapeutic and evaluative instruments Ability to assume responsibility for other therapists' patients on short notice Ability to communicate effectively with other therapists Ability to provide instruction and supervision, as required, for student interns and medical students Knowledge of community resources Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated e xperience with bedside swallow assessment or instrumented swallow assessments (FEES or MBSS) Key Responsibilities 70% - Function under the direction and supervision of the Chief Speech Pathologist to perform various evaluative, diagnostic, and procedures for JV Rehab Hospital 10% - Maintain accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms 15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology Section 5% - Participates in instructional activities to maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge Department Overview

The primary purpose of the Joint Venture Rehabilitation Hospital is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity. The hospital is a 52-bed rehabilitation hospital on the Sacramento medical center campus. It is equipped with leading-edge amenities and adaptive units where patients can practice typical activities of daily living. The rehabilitation hospital also includes a 12-bed brain injury unit and four private rooms for bariatric patients.

POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $ 46.58 - $ 61.44 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 120 UC Job Title: SPEECH PATHOLOGIST NEX UC Job Code: 007961 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Career Percentage of Time: 1 00% Full-time Shift (Work Schedule): Day shift (08 hours) Location: Joint Venture Rehab Hospital , Sacramento, CA Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site THIS IS NOT AN H-1B VISA OPPORTUNITY Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs • UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family • Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave • Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources • On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services • Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles • Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here • UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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