Speech Therapist

  • $45.00 - $55.00/hour
  • Type: Full-time. Per-Diem available.
    Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. 
    Salary: $45.00 to $55.00 /hour DOE

    *Must hold a California Speech and Language Pathologist license and CCCs.*



    JOB SUMMARY:



    Provides, directs and supervises all aspects of quality patient care, including but not limited to; screening, evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation, to assure the best outcome for the patient. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assures that the patient care follows the organization’s guidelines, professional standards, and community needs, and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.

    The SLP serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, as well as all internal and external customers. Ensures cross-disciplinary coordination to provide for consistent patient care. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    * Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
    * Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings, and family training to communicate patient status during therapy *_._*
    * Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patient.
    * Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
    * Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
    * Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
    * Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
    * Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation promptly.
    * Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.
    * Conforms to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
    * Anything else as your supervisor and upper management may assign and/or require.


    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:



    *Education required: Minimum of Master of Science in Speech/Language Pathology.

    *Licensure/Certification: Licensure or Certification as required by California State guidelines and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.



    *Experience:

    1-year Speech/Language Pathology experience preferred.

    1- year experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.

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