Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

1 Legacy, Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Legacy, Inc in Alameda, CA is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This role involves providing evaluation and treatment for patients to improve or restore their ability to function independently.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and be a licensed SLP in California. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and managing the Medicare review process, while supervising assistants in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) eligible to work full-time in California.
• Knowledge in evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to supervise and direct staff and aides.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Develop and administer speech therapy services for patients.
• Manage Medicare Medical Review and Denials process.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment

Supervision of assistants

Knowledge of medical terminology

Patient interaction

Experience in a skilled nursing facility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is looking for an experienced, hard-working Speech Language Pathologist to join their growing team in Alameda, CA.

The Speech Language Pathologist performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment as prescribed by a physician, to improve or restore a patient’s ability to function independently. He/she will plan, organize, develop, and administer speech therapy services to ensure safe and effective treatment plans for patients.

Job Description

• Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within each patient’s structural or functional limitations
• Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
• Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient related activities.

Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.

Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation and therapy staff.

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in California.
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited Speech Therapy program.

Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility
• CPR certified

Additional Information

Please contact Christine Richie from 1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters at 951-251-0997 for more details on this position.