Speech Language Pathologist (Yuba and Grass Valley areas)

Excelin Health; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Health in California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide clinical evaluations and therapy in the Yuba City and Grass Valley areas. The role emphasizes adherence to standards of care and service agreements.

The position involves evaluating patients, planning care, administering therapy with specialized techniques, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining documentation while staying current with professional competencies.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the applicable state.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in SLP.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment as appropriate.
• Identify functional speech defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy using specialized techniques or equipment.
• Recommend communication devices as indicated.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and staff for coordinated care.
• Participate in case conferences and in-service trainings as required.
• Prepare and submit notes per policy.
• Maintain clinical competency in SLP practice and theory.
• Identify patient needs for other services and refer when appropriate.
• Instruct patient and caregivers in treatment regimen.
• May supervise home health aide related to therapy plan.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (Yuba and Grass Valley areas)

PRN Therapy Yuba City, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1931

Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports To: Clinical Director or Rehab Director

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.

3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

5. Confers with referring physician (or another authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.

8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.

11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.

12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who

meets either of the following requirements:

A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual

furnishes such service; or

B. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:

• Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
• Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
• Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP

2. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.

3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in\

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.