Speech Language Pathologist

Hilltop Health Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Angels Nursing Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join the in-house rehabilitation team. You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders under physician orders, delivering medically necessary therapy to residents.

The role involves developing treatment plans, implementing AAC systems, supervising CFY students when appropriate, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation and billing support.

Qualifications

• Current, active Speech Therapy License (CA).
• Current ASHA certification.
• Knowledge of speech therapy practices and facilities guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech and language assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Implement AAC systems for individuals with expressive or comprehension disorders.
• Educate clients, families, and caregivers as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate swallowing procedures as ordered by physician.
• Supervise CFY externs and provisional licensees per state requirements.
• Maintain accurate billing records and clinical documentation.
• Perform screening rounds to assess client needs and safety.
• Provide recommendations for safety and care improvements to rehab leadership.

Skills

ASHA certification

Speech therapy knowledge

Education

State license: SLP (CA)

Job description

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