Impactful SLP in Skilled Nursing Rehab

The Pavilion at Ocean Point (2); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pavilion at Ocean Point in San Diego, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care in a skilled nursing setting, focusing on speech, language, cognitive and swallowing therapies and documenting progress.

The role includes evaluation, treatment planning with physician referrals, supervising assistants, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and billing requirements. California license and CCC required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment for medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility rehab environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within patient limits; evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families and physicians, and document services.
• Develop effective plans of treatment and obtain approvals from referring physicians.
• Document treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and in accordance with procedures and billing data.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows and other SLPs in direct patient care and related activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and educate team members; participate in rehab team conferences and family trainings.

Skills

Speech-Language pathology knowledge

Supervise and direct assistants

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Strong communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Pavilion at Ocean Point in San Diego, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care in a skilled nursing setting, focusing on speech, language, cognitive and swallowing therapies and documenting progress.

The role includes evaluation, treatment planning with physician referrals, supervising assistants, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and billing requirements. California license and CCC required.