Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist for Geriatric Rehab

Santa-Maria-Post-Acute-1; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Maria Post Acute, a 55-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Santa Maria, CA, seeks a Part Time Speech Language Pathologist to join the in-house rehab team. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support communication and safe swallowing for residents.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CCC credential in good standing with licensing boards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC credential in good standing with state licensing boards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide skilled therapy to improve communication, cognition and swallowing function.
• Perform clinical swallow evaluations and suggest diet modifications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Document evaluations, sessions, progress notes and discharge summaries per regulations.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and safety strategies.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to achieve optimal outcomes.

Education

Master's degree - Speech Language Pathology

CCC Credential in good standing

Job description

Santa Maria Post Acute, a 55-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Santa Maria, CA, seeks a Part Time Speech Language Pathologist to join the in-house rehab team. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support communication and safe swallowing for residents.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CCC credential in good standing with licensing boards.