Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

1 Legacy, Inc; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Burlingame, CA, is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive evaluations and treatments to improve patients' abilities. Candidates must hold a degree in Speech Pathology, be licensed to practice in California, and have experience in a skilled nursing facility. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in California.
• Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Supervises Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient-related activities.
• Manages Medicare Medical Review and Denials process.

Skills

Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment

Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience in a skilled nursing facility

CPR certified

Education

Bachelors 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 Burlingame, 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 aLicensed 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 of staff and patients.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility
• CPR certified

Additional Information

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