Speech Language Pathologist- GEM Transitional Care Center

californian; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Consistent schedule

Job summary

GEM Transitional Care Center in Pasadena, CA is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house team. You will work with therapists, patients and families to guide personalized therapy programs, aiming to restore function after hospitalization or ongoing medical needs.

The successful candidate holds active California licensure as an SLP, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• CPR certification is required.
• 1–2 years of long-term care experience preferred.
• Good physical and mental health; able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with the team.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients following Speech Language Pathology standards of care.
• Provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitative services for residents.
• Develop and guide therapy exercises; monitor progress and outcomes.
• Observe, document and discuss treatment effects with staff and Rehab Director.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and documentation standards.

Skills

CPR Certification

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Education

California Licensure as Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

GEM Transitional Care Center is a 75 bed skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term therapy and dedicated to providing all of our residents with the type of care they deserve. We are looking for a full time Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing in-house team.

We offer a variety of therapies and care services to assist patients in regaining their independence, whether they are recovering from a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support. As the Speech Language Pathologist and a valued team member, you will collaborate with therapists, patients, their families and the IDT to guide each patient through a personalized therapy program, helping them reach their recovery goals.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and support, we invite you to apply and join the GEM Transitional Care Team.

Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Consistent schedule

REQUIREMENTS:

1. CPR Certification (Required)
2. Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Required)
3. 1-2 years’ experience in long-term care preferred.
4. Good physical and mental health.
5. The candidate must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position, including lifting dead weight or an unassisted weight of 40 pounds.
6. Is capable of following oral and written instructions.
7. Have training, knowledge, and experience, which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.

REPORTING:

TheSpeech Language Pathologist Reports to the Rehabilitation Director

JOB DUTIES:

• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
• Treat patient following Speech Language Pathology Standard of Care and Practice.
• Provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disability disease. Provides residents with exercises related to Speech-language pathology
• Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and discuss observations with staff, Physician, and Rehab Director.
• Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of resident treatment and response.
• Assists with formulating a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses learning effectiveness; family is included in teaching as appropriate, and staff and Physician are apprised of conclusions.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies
• Adheres to the facility’s Policy and Procedure

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