Speech Language Pathologist

Western Slope Health Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Slope Health Center in Placerville, California, seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team in a skilled nursing setting. You will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy addressing speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs.

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week with an hourly pay range of $60–$80, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, staff education, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program; a master's degree or doctorate is preferred and generally required for licensure.
• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply, subject to California licensure and supervision requirements.
• Must possess or be eligible for the California SLP license or authorization; maintain licensure and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine speech-language therapy needs and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment to meet goals.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on goals and strategies; discuss safety and prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisziplinar y team members; participate in care conferences.
• Provide staff education and contribute to rehabilitation program development.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows and students as applicable; ensure compliant documentation.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full Time

Western Slope Health Center | Placerville, California

Starting Pay: $70.00 per hour | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Residents

Western Slope Health Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about helping residents improve communication, swallowing, cognition, and overall quality of life in a skilled nursing environment.

Position Highlights

• Starting pay: $65.00 per hour
• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• AM shift
• Opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Meaningful work supporting resident independence, safety, and quality of life

General Purpose

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates residents, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic services to address speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. The SLP collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote resident progress and functional independence. This position also supports staff education, clinical training, and ongoing rehabilitation program development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine speech-language therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to address communication, cognition, swallowing, and related functional needs.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as appropriate to meet established goals.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, compensatory strategies, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention.
• Recommend and facilitate appropriate durable medical equipment and adaptive strategies to support safe swallowing, communication, cognition, and independence.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Provide in-services and educational programs to facility staff regarding speech-language therapy, swallowing safety, and related clinical practices.
• Assist the nursing department with training for Restorative Aides, as applicable.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows and students, when applicable, in accordance with California licensure requirements and the applicable scope of practice.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection prevention, resident safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program; a master's degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred and generally required for professional licensure.
• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply, subject to applicable California licensure and supervision requirements.

Licensure and Certifications

• Must possess or be eligible for the appropriate California Speech-Language Pathology license or authorization required for the position.
• Must maintain required licensure, professional standing, and continuing education in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• CPR certification, if required by the position or applicable regulations.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and evaluate resident progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical documentation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems; experience with Net Health and PointClickCare is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate, professional approach to resident care, with a commitment to dignity, safety, and quality of life.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The position requires frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and other movements necessary to provide resident care and operate equipment. The employee must be able to communicate effectively and respond to auditory, visual, and environmental cues necessary for safe resident care.

Resident handling and mobility assistance must be performed in accordance with facility policies and safe resident-handling procedures. The work environment generally has low to moderate noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Western Slope Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, California state, or local law.

We comply with applicable disability accommodation and employment laws and will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees, as required by law.

Join Our Team!

Western Slope Health Center welcomes both experienced Speech-Language Pathologists and Clinical Fellows who are ready to make a difference!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.