Speech Therapist - FT - H

PACS Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Matching

Job summary

PACS Group seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral and develop treatment plans under physician oversight.

The role includes supervising SLP Assistants, documenting progress, and guiding discharge planning while communicating with the care team and families. A state license and strong clinical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state
• Must maintain license in good standing
• Education requirements include relevant degree(s) and certifications

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day after referral
• Develop and obtain approval for treatment plans from referring physician
• Supervise SLP Assistants in patient care and related activities
• Record evaluations and daily/weekly progress notes per policy and state law
• Instruct families/caregivers in maintenance and discharge planning

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Reading technical procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathologist Therapy

Masters or Doctorate in Speech Language Therapy

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

SEARCH - SAN DIEGO POST-ACUTE CENTER / SPEECH THERAPIST - FT-H

Pay Range

$55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Matching

Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay. Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician. Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. Supervise Speech Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act. Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans. Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed. Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility. Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements. Record treatment changes per policy and procedures. Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. Participate in discharge planning. Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech Language Pathologist and student programs. Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech Language Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba 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 an Speech Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

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

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

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.