Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist | Rehab & Communication

Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disorders following state and federal guidelines. You will contribute to care plans under physician direction and deliver rehabilitative therapy to restore communication abilities.

The role requires a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, current state license, and clinical competency certification, with at least one year of

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates residents and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient/resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient care

Education

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive disorders following state and federal guidelines. You will contribute to care plans under physician direction and deliver rehabilitative therapy to restore communication abilities.

The role requires a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, current state license, and clinical competency certification, with at least one year of