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Adopt Resolution to:
a. Approve and Amend the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Add the New Classification of Speech Pathologist at Natividad Medical Center (with the attached wage range); and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to Implement the Changes in the Advantage HRM System.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt Resolution to Approve and Amend the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 to Add the New Classification of Speech Pathologist at Natividad Medical Center (with the attached wage range); and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to Implement the Changes in the Advantage HRM System.
SUMMARY:
Natividad Medical Center recommends the creation of a classification titled Speech Pathologist with the attached salary range. The duties of a Speech Pathologist are currently being performed by contract staff at Natividad Medical Center.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Speech Pathologist classification at Natividad Medical Center will be responsible for providing professional speech pathology diagnostic and treatment services to assist patients with communication, voice and swallowing disorders of inpatients and outpatients in a hospital setting. They will be responsible for developing, implementing and documenting treatment plans and goals designed to meet patient needs including the special population of Neonatal Intensive Care infants and pediatric patients.
The proposed salary recommendation listed below is based on an external wage comparison conducted by NMC, which includes comparable Counties with medical facilities.
Class Code Classification Title Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Hourly Hourly Monthly Monthly
50G41 Speech Pathologist $30.893 $42.170 $5,355 $7,309
The creation of this classification will support Natividad Medical Center's ongoing efforts to impr...
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