Lead Speech-Language Pathologist – LTC Rehab (On-Site)

Search Station; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Station is recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled long-term care facility in Merced, CA. You will join the Rehabilitation department to evaluate, treat, and document patient care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited degree in Speech-Language Pathology, active licensure, CPR, and knowledge of Medicare. LTC experience is preferred; daily duties include evaluation initiation, treatment planning, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active license in good standing with regulatory agencies/licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payment sources.
• Full knowledge of resident rights.
• CPR Certification.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Accurate knowledge of MDS Section K items.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the work of assistants and students per State/Federal guidelines.
• Initiate evaluations per physician orders and payer authorization/guidelines.
• Develop and provide treatment plans aligned with benefit and reimbursement levels for optimal outcomes.
• Complete timely documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, and monthly reports.
• Educate staff and other healthcare professionals and third-party payers on treatment benefits and outcomes.
• Support and participate in outpatient department operations and development.
• Achieve quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-treatment and protocols.
• Attend continuing education seminars and provide in-service training.
• Submit billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Make referrals to other rehab team members.
• Meet productivity standard of 87% and group therapy standards.

Skills

Active SLP license

English communication

Medicare knowledge

MDS K familiarity

PCC/NetHealth knowledge

CPR certification

Multitasking

Long-term care experience

Education

Master's/Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Search Station is recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled long-term care facility in Merced, CA. You will join the Rehabilitation department to evaluate, treat, and document patient care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited degree in Speech-Language Pathology, active licensure, CPR, and knowledge of Medicare. LTC experience is preferred; daily duties include evaluation initiation, treatment planning, and timely reporting.