Speech Language Pathologist - Nursing Rehab Specialist

Country-Manor-La-Mesa-Healthcare-1; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Country-Manor-La-Mesa-Healthcare-1 in La Mesa, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to manage the nursing department's speech therapy services. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support residents' communication, swallowing, and quality of life.

You will educate families, monitor progress, ensure regulatory compliance, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' speech, language, voice, and swallowing functions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Educate residents and their families on communication strategies and techniques.
• Monitor and document residents' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with state and federal regulations.
• Performs preparatory data gathering necessary to adequately evaluate the patient's needs prior to initial patient contact.
• Demonstrates accuracy in performing patient evaluations; interprets results within scope of licensure.
• Develops and implements therapy programs specific to each patient in accordance with the prescribed physician treatment.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
• Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family.
• Initiates consideration of patient discharge on the day of admission to facilitate transition to the home or long term care environment.
• Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and emotional needs of the patient.
• Reports significant alterations in patient's condition to patient's physician.
• Demonstrates appropriate professional judgment in presenting alternative or innovative solutions to problems encountered in the course of speech therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure as SLP

CCC-SLP certification preferred

Job description

Country-Manor-La-Mesa-Healthcare-1 in La Mesa, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to manage the nursing department's speech therapy services. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support residents' communication, swallowing, and quality of life.

You will educate families, monitor progress, ensure regulatory compliance, and discharge planning.