*Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)*

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

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join their team in Red Bluff, California. The role involves providing comprehensive evaluations and administering speech therapy services to enhance patient independence. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, experience in a skilled nursing environment, and be CPR certified. The position offers full-time hours and opportunities for collaboration within a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time as a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in California.
• Knowledge in medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Utilize appropriate evaluation tools and complete accurate evaluations.
• Supervise Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology evaluation

Patient treatment programs

Supervision of staff

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience in a skilled nursing facility

CPR certification

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].