Speech-Language Pathologist: Rehab & Communication Impact

La Crescenta Healthcare Center; Verdugo City (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

PTO

Medical

Dental

401K

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Under physician direction, you will develop care plans, conduct tests, supervise rehab aides, and maintain accurate records; a MS in Speech Language Pathology and a current license are required. This role offers a sign-on bonus, PTO, medical, dental, and 401K benefits.

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 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.

Education

Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Mariner Healthcare seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Under physician direction, you will develop care plans, conduct tests, supervise rehab aides, and maintain accurate records; a MS in Speech Language Pathology and a current license are required. This role offers a sign-on bonus, PTO, medical, dental, and 401K benefits.