Speech Language Pathologist- Per Diem

Inglewood Healthcare Center; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inglewood Healthcare Center is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. You will work under a physician, plan and direct therapy, and ensure documentation compliance in a skilled facility.

The role requires a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, California licensure in Speech Therapy, clinical competency certification, and preferred 1 year of experience. Vaccination is required by policy.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and active CA license are required.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• Covid-19 vaccine required per policy.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate residents; develop care plans.
• Provide direct patient treatment under physician direction.
• Develop rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication and swallowing.
• Administer, score, and interpret hearing and speech tests.
• Instruct residents and caregivers on practicing new skills.
• Complete forms and maintain patient records per policy and regulations.
• Devise tools and treatments for individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Recordkeeping

Education

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

California Speech Therapy License

Clinical competency certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan.
• Under a physician's direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and / or swallowing or cognitive problems.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current license in Speech Therapy as required by state law.
• Certification in clinical competency.
• One year clinical experience preferred.
• Covid 19 vaccine required
• Must be in compliance with the state of Califiornia covid mandate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise Rehab Aides, and others involved in program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

THER REQUIREMENTS

By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information. Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of such information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.