Speech-Language Pathologist: Rehab & Communication Impact

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

Job summary

Santa Monica Healthcare Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive needs in compliance with guidelines.

The role performs screening, develops care plans, provides patient treatment under physician direction, and administers speech tests. Documentation and maintaining records are essential duties in a clinical setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates residents 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Care planning

Documentation

Education

MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Santa Monica Healthcare Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat residents with speech, swallowing, and cognitive needs in compliance with guidelines.

The role performs screening, develops care plans, provides patient treatment under physician direction, and administers speech tests. Documentation and maintaining records are essential duties in a clinical setting.