Speech Language Pathologist-Orange County area

Savant Senior Living; Downey, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Savant Senior Living in Downey, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evidence-based assessments and treatments on-site in the Orange County area. You will implement standards of care for speech-language services and coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure a comprehensive plan of care.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree in SLP, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CPR/First Aid certification required and TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
• Valid CA driver’s license with registration and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and identify equipment needs for speech/language function.
• Develop and implement plans of care to improve communication abilities.
• Administer therapy using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams for integrated care.
• Prepare notes and maintain clinical documentation.
• Supervise home health aides as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization skills

Work with adults

Self-directed

Coaching and instruction

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Completion of 300-hour supervised clinical practice

Board-approved examination or licensure requirements

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist-Orange County area

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: SPEEC002384

• Posted : September 5, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Downey, CA 90241, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The speech-language pathologist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for
speech-language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service
Agreement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to all components of the above position summary the following “Essential Duties and
Responsibilities” are essential to successful performance in this position

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve the patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instruct patient, family/caregiver, and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent in this position does not have any direct supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:
  • A. Completion of a 300-hour supervised clinical practice with a wide variety of ages and communication disorders under the direction of an educational institution approved by the Board.
  • B. Evidence of completion of no less than 36 weeks of supervised professional fulltime experience or 72 weeks of professional part-time experience obtained under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
  • C. Passage of a Board-approved examination.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must have the ability to work with adults, demonstrate tact and patience, and be self directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
• Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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