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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist for on-call work. This role involves providing patient evaluations, setting treatment goals, and maintaining high documentation standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Speech-Language Pathology and a commitment to professional development. Join a team that values inclusivity and diversity, making a real difference in the lives of older adults. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
Job Category: Therapy
Requisition Number: SPEEC005981
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Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.
Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.
At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.
Position Summary:
The Speech-Language Pathologist provides direct patient care and support activities, which build and maintain an Eskaton Rehab Services Center of Excellence. Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose independent living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury.
Position Responsibilities include:
•Provides patient evaluations and sets appropriate goals and treatment plans which meet patient needs and uses current knowledge in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services clinical procedures.
• Provides patient evaluation and treatments, which meet patient needs, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services clinical procedures.
• Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
• Consistently demonstrates Eskaton Rehab Services interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Aids in building and maintaining Eskaton Rehab Services’ reputation as a Rehab Center of Excellence by contribution as a professional member of staff.
• Communicates effectively with discharge planners, families and caregivers prior to patient discharge from community..
• Interacts with peer therapists at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
• Maintains professional development in areas of clinical expertise through continuing education seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Qualifications
Education:
MA/MS Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Current CPR certification preferred. Successful completion of a certification process and California license as required by state and community regulations. Needs of community may require that a Speech-Language Pathology has a current state driver’s license.
Training and Experience:
Some experience in a skilled nursing community rehab environment or equivalent preferred.
Job Knowledge:
Must have an understanding of the principles employed in Speech-Language Pathology. Must have skills in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment planning and techniques. Knowledge of pertinent medical terminology. Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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