CFY SLP: Mentored Rehab Clinician (Flexible)

Palms Nursing Center; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CFY mentorship

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Palms Care Center in Chowchilla, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (CFY) to join an interdisciplinary team committed to compassionate, resident-centered care. Mentorship and supervision for CFYs are provided to launch careers in a skilled nursing environment.

You'll assess and treat residents with communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication needs, collaborating with therapy colleagues and physicians to optimize outcomes and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• California SLP license (or eligibility) required.
• CFY mentorship encouraged and supported by the center.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Perform bedside and clinical swallowing evaluations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, OT/PT, dietary, social services, and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with Medicare and state/federal requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Educate residents and staff on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Promote resident independence and quality of life.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CFY readiness

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

California SLP license (or eligibility)

CCC-SLP preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Documentation software

Job description

Palms Care Center in Chowchilla, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (CFY) to join an interdisciplinary team committed to compassionate, resident-centered care. Mentorship and supervision for CFYs are provided to launch careers in a skilled nursing environment.

You'll assess and treat residents with communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication needs, collaborating with therapy colleagues and physicians to optimize outcomes and quality of life.