Speech-Language Pathologist: Rehab & Communication

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and documentation for patients with speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a SNF setting.

You will develop individualized plans of care and collaborate with the medical team to ensure compliant, high-quality care and patient outcomes. Compassionate, patient-centered rehab services are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed speech-language pathologist with clinical expertise in evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Proficiency in documentation and progress reporting according to professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation planning for SNF patients.
• Develop short- and long-term goals and document progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and nursing staff to optimize patient care.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and other reimbursement requirements.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Patient communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and documentation for patients with speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a SNF setting.

You will develop individualized plans of care and collaborate with the medical team to ensure compliant, high-quality care and patient outcomes. Compassionate, patient-centered rehab services are required.