Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehab & Swallowing Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Sacramento, CA seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a skilled nursing facility. The role includes developing treatment plans, coordinating with other clinicians and documenting progress in patient records.

The ideal candidate will have SLP licensure, familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid processes, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation.
• Provides professional treatment for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Develops activity plans and provides therapy for speech and language disorders.
• Performs patient evaluations and develops treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Documents progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with other therapists and physicians on patient treatment programs.
• Ensures delivery of quality rehab services and adherence to policies.
• Maintains timely documentation of evaluations and progress.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Rehabilitation

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Sacramento, CA seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a skilled nursing facility. The role includes developing treatment plans, coordinating with other clinicians and documenting progress in patient records.

The ideal candidate will have SLP licensure, familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid processes, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a