Speech Therapist

Leisure Healthcare; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great location

On-site parking

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leisure Glen Post Acute Care Center in Glendale, CA, is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, communication, and cognitive disorders in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in SLP and a California license, strong communication skills, and experience in skilled nursing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current California SLP license.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve residents' functional abilities and quality of life.
• Provide skilled dysphagia management, cognitive rehabilitation, and communication therapy.
• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, progress reports, and treatment documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, PT, OT, and other interdisciplinary team members to support resident care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment recommendations and strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Dysphagia management

SLP licensure

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Glendale, CA

Leisure Glen Post Acute Care Center

Great Location | Supportive Rehab Team | Plenty of Parking!

Leisure Glen Post Acute Care Center in Glendale, California, is looking for a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team!

We offer a welcoming, collaborative work environment with a wonderful team of therapists, a convenient Glendale location, and plenty of on-site parking.

Whether you're an experienced SLP or looking to further develop your clinical skills in a skilled nursing setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve residents' functional abilities and quality of life.
• Provide skilled dysphagia management, cognitive rehabilitation, and communication therapy.
• Complete accurate and timely evaluations, progress reports, and treatment documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, PT, OT, and other interdisciplinary team members to support resident care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment recommendations and strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current California SLP license.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Why Join Leisure Glen?

• Great location in Glendale, California.
• Friendly, experienced, and supportive rehab team.
• Plenty of convenient on-site parking.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Benefits and opportunities for career advancement.