Speech Therapist - FT - H

Pikes Peak Post Acute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Matching

Job summary

Pikes Peak Post Acute is seeking a Speech Therapist in San Diego, California. The successful candidate will evaluate patients within 24 hours of physician referral, develop effective treatment plans, and supervise assistants. You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed in the state.

The position offers a pay range of $55.00 - $60.00 per hour, and includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech Therapist in the state.
• Employee must meet continuing education requirements.
• Maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral.
• Document evaluation delays in the medical record.
• Develop effective treatment plans.
• Supervise Speech Language Pathologist Assistants.
• Communicate with health team members regarding patient progress.

Skills

Proficient in computer skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Ability to apply mathematical concepts

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Graduates of Master’s or Doctorate Program

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

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 one business day, of physician referral.
• Document evaluation delays and imaging in the medical record as required.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the 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, problems, and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate 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.
• Maintain positive, effective, and appropriate relationships 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.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathologist Therapy; preference for graduates of Master’s or Doctorate Program in Speech Language Therapy.

• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Skills

Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals, 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, 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.
• Maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly 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 noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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