Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You''ll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Appropriately assesses and treats patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Speech /Swallow/Cognitive Therapy, according to established guidelines. Identifies appropriate treatment plan and goals, consistent with physician''s referral, patient''s diagnosis , abilities and age, using objective measurable data.
• Comprehensively assesses, treats and progresses patients with swallowing/dysphagia issues, utilizing, but not limited to bedside swallow, MBSS testing and Passy Muir valve.
• Communicates professionally and effectively (SBAR format) with the entire health care team (rehab, nursing, physicians, case managers) , to effectively provide the best possible care for the patient. All required Medical record documentation is timely, complete, legible and compliant with all departmental standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates with Director and supervisor effectively and in a timely manner, regarding any issues, requests or ideas. Completes and forwards all required hospital and department forms, such as timecards, time off requests, projects, without need for reminders.
• Consistently maintains productivity level at or above department standard and demonstrates excellent time management, including adjusting schedule as needed to complete assignments and using downtime effectively.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other or higher in speech-language pathology, upon hire and
• California Speech Language Pathologist license, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support though the American Heart Association upon hire and
• Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, upon hire

Preferred

• Previous experience as an speech-language pathology experience in health care services

Where You''ll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.

Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children's Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.