The Speech Language Pathologist II is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to dysphasia, speech, language and cognitive disorders with patients with multiple diagnostic problems. The Speech Language Pathologist II interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed speech therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Speech Language Pathologist II plans and implements programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and the California Board of Speech Language Pathology. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments. The Speech Language Pathologist II is an independent clinician who is a leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care.  A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.