*Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)*

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

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive evaluations and treatments. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology and experience in a skilled nursing environment. The SLP will work to maximize patient abilities and supervise Clinical Fellows and staff. Candidates must be CPR certified and knowledgeable about medical terms. This position emphasizes teamwork and commitments to patient care within a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in California.
• Experience in evaluating and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs to maximize patient abilities.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows and other SLPs in patient care.
• Manage Medicare Medical Review and Denials process.

Skills

Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology

Supervisory skills

Ability to work with diverse staff and patients

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience in a skilled nursing facility

CPR certified

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 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].