Speech-Language Pathologist — $5k Sign-On Bonus

Oakwood Healthcare Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Oakwood Healthcare Center in Chico, CA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care within our therapy department. The role includes evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, communicating with families and medical staff, and documenting services in the medical record.

The incumbent will supervise Clinical Fellows and other SLPs, contribute to interdisciplinary care, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment for medical disorders.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all staff levels and patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Evaluate and treat patients; communicate with families and physicians.
• Document services in medical records; ensure accurate billing charges.
• Supervise Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care.
• Demonstrate safe working practices.

Skills

SLP evaluation & treatment

Supervise assistants

Medical terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Oakwood Healthcare Center in Chico, CA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care within our therapy department. The role includes evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, communicating with families and medical staff, and documenting services in the medical record.

The incumbent will supervise Clinical Fellows and other SLPs, contribute to interdisciplinary care, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.