Speech-Language Pathologist: Elevate Speech & Swallowing

Sweetwater Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a licensed speech-language pathologist to assist patients with communication, swallowing disorders, and cognitive functions in a skilled nursing facility. You will use evidence-based therapy and augmented devices to improve intelligibility and safe swallowing, following physician orders.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, progress documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality rehab services while adhering

Qualifications

• Licensed speech-language pathologist or eligible for licensure.
• Experience in SNF and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
• Strong treatment planning and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care including evaluation, treatment planning and documentation.
• Provide professional treatment for rehabilitation of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Document evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries timely.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies.

Skills

Speech therapy

Rehabilitation

Documentation

Medicare knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a licensed speech-language pathologist to assist patients with communication, swallowing disorders, and cognitive functions in a skilled nursing facility. You will use evidence-based therapy and augmented devices to improve intelligibility and safe swallowing, following physician orders.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, progress documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality rehab services while adhering