Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Communication & Swallowing Care

Sweetwater Care; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive therapy in a skilled nursing facility setting. You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and implement evidence-based treatments for communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, documentation, and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. Experience in SNF environments and familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid processes are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate in a SNF setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to company guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
• Provides professional treatment while using therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Participates in qualify assurance and customer service activities.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plan, including short-term and long-term goals, consistent with physician orders and appropriate for the patient’s overall medical condition.
• Carry out patient care plans or portions thereof, determining appropriate progression of patients within real of the established care plan.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Collaborate with occupational therapist physical therapist, physicians and other members of the healthcare team relative to individual patient treatment programs and progress.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment progress notes, and discharge summaries for the patient’s medical records in a timely manner as defined by department policy.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive therapy in a skilled nursing facility setting. You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and implement evidence-based treatments for communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, documentation, and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. Experience in SNF environments and familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid processes are beneficial.