Speech Language Pathologist: Transform Communication

Sweetwater Care; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assist patients with communication disorders, swallowing safety, and cognitive functions in a skilled nursing facility setting. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation in accordance with reimbursement guidelines.

The position involves delivering a full range of speech therapy modalities, collaborating with the healthcare team, and advocating for patients throughout their care.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, planning, goals, and documentation per guidelines.
• Provides professional speech-language pathology treatment for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and delivers therapeutic services for speech and language disorders.
• Advocates for patients; participates in QA and customer service activities.
• Performs patient evaluations and develops treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Implements care plans and progresses patients within established care plans.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems.
• Develops treatment plans and obtains approval from referring physicians.
• Participates in care planning and utilization review meetings.
• Delivers services appropriate for SNF settings and uses standardized assessments.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries timely.
• Provides a full range of speech therapy modalities and assists with clinical affiliations.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assist patients with communication disorders, swallowing safety, and cognitive functions in a skilled nursing facility setting. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation in accordance with reimbursement guidelines.

The position involves delivering a full range of speech therapy modalities, collaborating with the healthcare team, and advocating for patients throughout their care.