Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist, In-House Rehab

Santa-Maria-Post-Acute-1; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Part Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join the in-house rehab team at a 55-bed Skilled Nursing Facility. Ideal: 25 hours/week with flexible availability.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders; developing individualized plans; documenting progress; and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaboration with PT/OT/nursing is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• CCC-SLP certification in good standing with regulatory boards is required.

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 services to improve communication, cognition, and safe swallowing function.
• Perform clinical swallow evaluations and recommend diet modifications and compensatory strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, nursing, physicians) to ensure coordinated care.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, safety strategies, and carryover techniques.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility guidelines (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA).
• Participate in care planning meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
• Maintain productivity standards and meet documentation timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP in good standing

Job description

Santa Maria Post Acute in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Part Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join the in-house rehab team at a 55-bed Skilled Nursing Facility. Ideal: 25 hours/week with flexible availability.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders; developing individualized plans; documenting progress; and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaboration with PT/OT/nursing is essential.