Speech Therapist

PACS; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Sick days

Job summary

PACS in Vista, CA seeks a Staff Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate residents, develop personalized treatment plans, and coordinate with physicians and families.

You will supervise CFYs or students, provide in-services, and ensure compliant documentation and infection control. Applicants should hold a CA license in Speech-Language Pathology; a Master’s or Doctorate is preferred; strong computer skills and ability to work with an interdisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology; CA licensure required.
• Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• Proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care are expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs and eligibility based on physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing function.
• Supervise CFY/SLP students and provide training for facility staff as needed.
• Communicate progress and discharge plans with physicians, nursing staff, residents, and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and payer requirements.

Skills

SPL License (CA)

Clinical supervision

Documentation & records

Computer literacy

Education

BA Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s/Doctorate preferred

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

General Purpose

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in swallows and cognition.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises CFY – Speech Clinical Fellows and students, if applicable.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Pathology. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Summary of Benefits

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month,
• 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.