Provides direct patient care services that includes evaluation, assessment, treatment planning based on the functional needs of the patient, program development, evaluation of the response to care and readjustment of the treatment plan as required. Plans and provides patient, family, peer and community education and coordinates services with other health care professionals including interaction with physicians responsible for the care of the patient.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

Education to commensurate with the requirements needed to successfully pursue a license as a Speech Pathologist in the State of California. upon hire: California Speech Language Pathologist License. upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association. 4 months experience in providing direct patient care. Internships are acceptable to meet this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework/Trainingin Dysphagia Evaluation procedures required to perform a Modified Barium Swallow Study. Graduate of an ASHA accredited school of speech-language pathology and audiology. 6 months Experience in any capacity in an acute care hospital. 6 months Experience as an employee in a speech therapy environment.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.