Speech Language Pathologist- Per Diem

Vale-Healthcare-Center; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

401K

Medical

Dental

PTA

Job summary

Vale-Healthcare-Center in San Pablo, CA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to assess residents, develop and monitor care plans, and deliver targeted therapy under a physician's direction.

The role includes administering and interpreting speech tests, training families and caregivers, documenting in patient records, and ensuring compliance with privacy and healthcare regulations. Requires CCC or license and California licensure; covid vaccine required.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Current license in Speech Therapy per state law.
• CCC certification in clinical competency is required/preferred.
• One year clinical experience is preferred.
• Covid-19 vaccine is required.
• Must comply with California covid mandate.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient treatment based on plan.
• Plans or conducts rehabilitative programs to restore communication or swallowing abilities.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to practice new skills.
• Completes required forms and documents per policy and regulations.
• Maintains patient records in a timely, accurate manner.
• Devises tools and treatments for specific patient needs.

Skills

Certification in clinical competency

Education

Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

SUMMARY

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 California 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.

BENEFITS

*SIGN ON BONUS*

401K

PTA

MEDICAL

DENTAL

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