Speech Language Pathologist-Per Diem

Mariner Healthcare; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covid-19 vaccination required

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, following state and federal guidelines.

The role includes developing care plans, administering tests, guiding families, documenting records, and staying compliant with privacy and regulatory requirements. A California license and clinical competency certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Current California license to practice Speech Therapy is required.
• Certification in clinical competency is required.
• One year of clinical experience is preferred.
• Covid-19 vaccine is required and compliant with state mandates.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• Under physician direction, provides direct patient treatment based on plan of care.
• Plans and conducts rehabilitative programs to improve communication and swallowing.
• Administers, scores and interprets speech/hearing tests.
• Instructs residents and families on monitoring and practicing new skills.
• Completes forms and maintains records per policy and regulations.
• Maintains patient records accurately and timely.
• Develops tools and treatments tailored to patient needs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

California Speech-Language Pathology license

Certification in clinical competency

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 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.

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