Impactful Speech-Language Pathologist in Skilled Nursing

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookside Care Center in Stockton is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing team. You will provide evidence‑based speech and swallowing therapy, document progress, and collaborate with nursing and other therapy disciplines to optimize resident outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to state and federal regulations, patient‑centered care, and ongoing assessment of communication and cognitive needs for both short‑term rehab and long‑term residents.

Qualifications

• A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.
• Meet educational requirements of licensure requirements.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long‑term care.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Plans and directs execution of services per physician orders and ASHA guidelines.
• Coordinates achievement and reporting of the facility’s speech language pathology indicators.
• Evaluates and reports KPI outcomes to determine action for improvements and compliance.

Skills

Valid state license in therapy

Knowledge of SNF regulations

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Brookside Care Center in Stockton is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing team. You will provide evidence‑based speech and swallowing therapy, document progress, and collaborate with nursing and other therapy disciplines to optimize resident outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to state and federal regulations, patient‑centered care, and ongoing assessment of communication and cognitive needs for both short‑term rehab and long‑term residents.