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Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2026
Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
This role focuses on improving functional communication, safety, and quality of life through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
The Speech Language Pathologist works collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings
- Provide therapeutic interventions for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Monitor patient progress, reassess outcomes, and modify treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, strategies, and home exercise programs
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Participate in care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning as applicable
- Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control, ethical, and professional standards
- Comply with state licensure requirements, professional guidelines, and healthcare regulations
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
- Current Speech Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility to obtain
- Strong knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques for communication and swallowing disorders
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work with patients across diverse age groups and care settings
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior clinical experience in healthcare, rehabilitation, school-based, or long-term care settings
- Experience treating neurological, pediatric, geriatric, or dysphagia-related conditions
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Certifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (if required by facility or state regulations)
Education: Associate's Degree
Certification: CPR , Basic Life Support (BLS) , Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
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