Impactful Speech Language Pathologist – Skilled Nursing

IEP Corp; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Professional growth

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

IEP Corp, a skilled nursing facility, is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders to improve quality of life and functional abilities.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide articulation, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of current speech therapy practice standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' communication and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, resident goals, and physician orders.
• Provide skilled speech therapy interventions, including articulation and language therapy, cognitive-communication therapy, and swallowing therapy.
• Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Educate residents and family members on speech therapy goals, treatment plans, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of speech therapy services provided.
• Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of speech therapy practice and relevant regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

IEP Corp, a skilled nursing facility, is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders to improve quality of life and functional abilities.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide articulation, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal resident outcomes.