Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist

Westwood Post Acute; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Accident Insurance

Hospitalization plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Westwood Post Acute in San Jose, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents, develop care plans, educate families, and document progress according to regulations.

The role includes supervising assistants and students, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to quality assurance efforts while expanding clinical and professional knowledge.

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), PTO, and ongoing orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
• Current, active license as Speech Pathologist, and is able to practice unencumbered.
• CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
• Experience in long term care preferred
• Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care including evaluation, treatment, planning, goal setting, family education and documentation.
• Supervise assistants and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain patient safety.
• Expand clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education.
• Document patient status and progress in EMR and rehab systems.
• Communicate patient needs to patients, family, and other care team members.

Skills

SLP license

Medicare knowledge

Resident rights

CPR Certification

Multitasking

Long-term care experience

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Westwood Post Acute in San Jose, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents, develop care plans, educate families, and document progress according to regulations.

The role includes supervising assistants and students, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to quality assurance efforts while expanding clinical and professional knowledge.

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), PTO, and ongoing orientation and training.