*Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)*

1 Legacy, Inc; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in California is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients to improve their functional abilities. Responsibilities include providing treatment programs, supervising clinical staff, and managing necessary documentation. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology and experience in a skilled nursing facility are required. This position offers a full-time commitment and requires CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in California.
• Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment programs to maximize speech and cognitive abilities.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation tools and completes accurate evaluations.
• Manages Medicare Medical Review and Denials process.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology evaluation

Supervision of clinical staff

Knowledge of medical terminology

Patient care in skilled nursing facilities

CPR certification

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 Alhambra, 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

We are always looking for exceptional candidates who are dedicated to the I*CARE core value statement. For more details on this position please contact Walter Richie at 1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters [phone].