Speech Language Pathologist

PACS; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

Collaborative team

Job summary

Roseville Care Center in Roseville, CA is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The position offers full-time hours with a starting pay of $65.00 per hour, DOE, in a collaborative clinical setting.

The SLP will assess and treat residents’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing needs. You’ll work with physicians, nurses, and therapists to develop individualized plans that improve daily living and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required for licensure.
• Master’s or doctoral degree preferred.
• CA license required; CPR may be required by policy.
• Experience in a skilled nursing or rehab setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine SLP needs and goals.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on goals and exercises.
• Supervise CFYs/students as applicable.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s or doctoral in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full Time

Roseville Care Center | Roseville, CA

Starting at $65.00 per hour, DOE | Full-Time Opportunity | Make a Difference Every Day!

Roseville Care Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team!

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will play an important role in helping residents improve communication, cognitive function, and swallowing safety. You will work closely with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other rehabilitation professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and support the best possible outcomes.

Why Join Roseville Care Center?

• Competitive starting pay of $65.00 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts residents’ health, safety, and independence.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to rehabilitation program development and quality improvement.
• A chance to use your clinical expertise to improve residents’ daily lives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Evaluation and Treatment

• Evaluate residents to determine speech-language pathology needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and established goals.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to address communication, cognitive function, and swallowing difficulties.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, therapeutic exercises, maintenance programs, and aspiration prevention strategies.
• Recommend appropriate equipment and interventions to support safe swallowing, communication, and cognitive independence.

Teamwork and Communication

• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides as appropriate.
• Provide in-service education and training to facility staff as needed.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and students, when applicable, in accordance with state practice requirements.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control procedures, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Protect the confidentiality of resident information.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a qualifying educational background required for professional licensure.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and computer applications.
• Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and provide compassionate, resident-centered care.

License and Certifications

• Current, valid California Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing, as applicable to the position.
• Must meet applicable continuing education and license renewal requirements.
• CPR certification, if required by applicable licensure or facility policy.
• Additional certifications as required or appropriate for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and students, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position require frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.

The position requires reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment. Physical demands may include exertion exceeding 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly. Resident handling, transfers, and mobility assistance must be performed in accordance with applicable safe resident-handling procedures and facility protocols.

Effective communication, including speaking and hearing, and the ability to respond to visual, auditory, and tactile cues are necessary to provide safe and effective resident care.

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

Work Environment

This position is based in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The noise level is generally low to moderate. The Speech-Language Pathologist must follow applicable infection prevention, safety, and resident care procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Roseville Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, California state, or local law, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status as protected by law, religion, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Roseville Care Center complies with applicable federal and California employment laws, including reasonable accommodation requirements for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your clinical expertise and compassion to Roseville Care Center and help residents improve their communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life.

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.