Speech Language Pathologist

IEP Corp; La Mirada (CA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Imperial Healthcare Center in La Mirada, CA is seeking a part-time licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join an interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate and treat residents with communication and swallowing disorders to improve quality of life and functional abilities.

The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, delivering a range of speech therapy interventions, and documenting progress while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in California
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare setting experience, preferably in a skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of current speech therapy practice standards and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software

Aufgaben

• 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 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

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Speech Language Pathologist

Join our team at Imperial Healthcare Center, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in La Mirada, California, as a part-time licensed Speech Language Pathologist. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating residents with communication and swallowing disorders to improve their quality of life and functional abilities.

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 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

Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of current speech therapy practice standards and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software

About Us:

Imperial Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to delivering exceptional skilled rehabilitative services with a focus on compassion, expertise, and personalized care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. Our mission is to "Restoring Lives, Renewing Hope" and we believe that our Speech Language Pathologist plays a critical role in achieving this goal.