Compassionate Geriatric SLP – Multidisciplinary Rehab Team

Briarcrest Nursing; Bell Gardens (CA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Briarcrest Nursing in Bell Gardens, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders, ensuring compassionate, standards-driven care.

You will develop individualized plans, educate residents and families, document progress, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to promote safe, effective therapy and smooth transitions home or to long-term care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' speech, language, voice, and swallowing functions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Educate residents and their families on communication strategies and techniques.
• Monitor and document residents' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with state and federal regulations.
• Performs preparatory data gathering necessary to adequately evaluate the patient's needs prior to initial patient contact.
• Demonstrates accuracy in performing patient evaluations; interprets results within scope of licensure.
• Develops and implements therapy programs specific to each patient in accordance with the prescribed physician treatment.
• Demonstrates the ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
• Collaborates with members of the rehabilitation team to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
• Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family. Instructs the patient and family in these programs.
• Initiates consideration of patient discharge on the day of admission to facilitate transition to the home or long term care environment.
• Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and emotional needs of the patient.
• Reports significant alterations in patient's condition to patient's physician.
• Demonstrates appropriate professional judgment in presenting alternative or innovative solutions to problems encountered in the course of speech therapy, revises treatments as necessary.

Connaissances

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Detail-oriented

Formation

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Description du poste

Briarcrest Nursing in Bell Gardens, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders, ensuring compassionate, standards-driven care.

You will develop individualized plans, educate residents and families, document progress, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to promote safe, effective therapy and smooth transitions home or to long-term care.