Skilled Nursing Speech-Language Pathologist — Growth & Impact

Roscoe Care Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Roscoe Care Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders, improving their quality of life and functional abilities in a skilled nursing setting.

You will perform assessments, develop individualized plans, provide articulation, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapies, document progress, and educate residents and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of California.
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience, preferably skilled nursing.
• Knowledge of current speech therapy practice standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes for residents
• 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 collaboration

Time management

EMR proficiency

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist license

Job description

Roscoe Care Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders, improving their quality of life and functional abilities in a skilled nursing setting.

You will perform assessments, develop individualized plans, provide articulation, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapies, document progress, and educate residents and families.