Skilled Nursing SLP: Patient-Centered Speech Therapy

Country Manor La Mesa; La Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Manor La Mesa in California is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to lead assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support residents’ communication and swallowing needs.

The role includes comprehensive assessments, individualized therapy, progress documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining a respectful, safe care environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' speech, language, voice, and swallowing functions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Educate residents and their families on communication strategies and techniques.
• Monitor and document residents' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with state and federal regulations.
• Performs preparatory data gathering necessary to adequately evaluate the patient's needs prior to initial patient contact.
• Demonstrates accuracy in performing patient evaluations; interprets results within scope of licensure.
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate realistic and appropriate short- and long-term treatment goals. Discusses these goals with patient/family and other members of the healthcare team.
• Develops and implements therapy programs specific to each patient in accordance with the prescribed physician treatment.
• Demonstrates the ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
• Collaborates with members of the rehabilitation team to develop the most appropriate treatment plan consistent with the needs and level of functioning of each patient.
• Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family. Instructs the patient and family in these programs.
• Initiates consideration of patient discharge on the day of admission to facilitate transition to the home or long term care environment.
• Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and emotional needs of the patient.
• Reports significant alterations in patient's condition to patient's physician.
• Demonstrates appropriate professional judgment in presenting alternative or innovative solutions to problems encountered in the course of speech therapy, revises treatments as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Country Manor La Mesa in California is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to lead assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support residents’ communication and swallowing needs.

The role includes comprehensive assessments, individualized therapy, progress documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining a respectful, safe care environment.