Speech Pathologist II
+ San Leandro, CA
+ Fairmont Hospital
+ Speech Language Pathology
+ Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day
+ Allied Health
+ $72.76 / Hour
+ Req #:43310-32199
+ FTE:0.01
+ Posted:November 15, 2025
Summary
SUMMARY : 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), 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: $72.76 / Hour
_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._
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