Speech Language Pathologist

Angels Nursing Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Angels Nursing Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its in-house rehabilitation team. The role focuses on preventing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders for residents.

You will assess, treat, and monitor clients, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with physicians and the rehab team. The position requires licensure, ASHA certification, and knowledge of nursing facility

Formación

• Current, active Speech Therapy License
• Current ASHA certification
• Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures, including facility regulations

Responsabilidades

• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement AAC systems for individuals with expressive/language disorders
• Educate clients, families, caregivers and professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate with physicians and rehab staff for swallowing assessments
• Supervise CFY interns and assistants per licensure rules
• Maintain accurate billing records and clinical documentation
• Perform screening rounds to identify client needs and safety concerns
• Provide recommendations for program improvements and safety updates

Conocimientos

Speech Therapy License

ASHA Certification

Clinical Knowledge of SLP Practices

Descripción del empleo

Seeking aPer Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)to join theIN-HOUSEteamat Angels Nursing Center in Los Angeles, CA!

The primary responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist is to prevent, evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning

• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders

• Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert

• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician

• Supervise as appropriate, provisional licensees, students including Clinical Fellowship year externs (CFY) and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards

• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice

• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation

• Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

• Current, active Speech Therapy License (required)

• Current ASHA certification