Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility

AED CONSTRUCTORES; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Speech-Language Pathologist position at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Placerville, California. You will assess and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in adult and geriatric patients, delivering individualized therapy plans to improve communication and safe swallowing.

Evidence-based practice, ongoing progress monitoring, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are essential. California licensure is required; experience in SNF or geriatric settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California.
• Minimum of 6 months of recent SLP experience within the last 5 years preferred.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
• Provide therapy focused on speech, cognition, and dysphagia management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Placerville, United States | Posted on 05/01/2026

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Placerville, California. This role focuses on working with an adult and geriatric population, helping patients recover from stroke, neurological conditions, and other medical issues affecting communication and swallowing. You will play a key role in improving patients’ quality of life by delivering individualized therapy plans that support functional communication and safe swallowing. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and patient-centered care, this is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in patients


• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings


• Provide therapy focused on speech, cognition, and dysphagia management


• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed


• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety strategies


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Requirements

• Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California


• Minimum of 6 months of recent SLP experience within the last 5 years preferred


• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus


• Strong clinical and communication skills


• Supportive team environment


• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and quality of life