Speech Therapist- Part time

Fountain Valley Post Acute; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain Valley Post Acute is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents, communicate with families and physicians, and maintain comprehensive documentation in medical records.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, supervising assistants, and participating in care conferences. The role requires conformity with state practice acts and ongoing staff training to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
• Licensed as an SLP in the state where services are provided.
• CFY/RFP pathway acceptable where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral and document delays if any.
• Develop and obtain approval for treatment plans.
• Treat patients per physician plan and adjust as needed.
• Supervise CFY/Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in patient care.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervisor and health team.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences and Rehabilitation Meetings.
• Record evaluations, treatment notes, and progress in medical records.
• Instruct families and nursing staff on maintenance and discharge preparation.
• Participate in discharge planning and precept CFY/RFP students.
• Comply with state Practice Act and facility policies; maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Communication with families

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in SLP

State licensure as SLP

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

General Purpose

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

Essential Duties

• 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

A master's or doctoral degree in SLP and meet either of these requirements:

• Is licensed as an SLP by the state in which they provide services;
• OR
• In the case of a person who practices in a state that doesn't license SLPs, they must have:
  • Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience);
  • Performed at least 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 a national examination in SLP approved by the HHS Secretary. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

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. 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.