Speech Therapist PRN

(Visalia Post Acute) Spruce Holdings, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive leadership and rehab team

Training and professional growth

Job summary

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The role focuses on evaluating and treating residents with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders to help them reach their highest level of independence and quality of life.

The SLP will collaborate with nursing, dietary, therapy, physicians, and other team members while maintaining thorough evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current California SLP license in good standing.
• CCC from ASHA preferred; CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Complete and document swallowing evaluations.
• Monitor residents’ progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, therapy, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident-centered care

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

California SLP license

CCC (ASHA) preferred

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR/documentation software

Swallowing assessment tools

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN Visalia Post Acute Pay Range: $60.00–$65.00 per hour, based on experience Visalia Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The SLP will evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders while helping them achieve their highest possible level of independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing abilities
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapy for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Complete and document clinical swallowing evaluations
• Recommend appropriate diet textures, liquid consistencies, and safety precautions
• Monitor residents’ progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff on communication and swallowing strategies
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, therapy, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning as needed
• Follow all facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current California Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
• Experience evaluating and treating swallowing disorders preferred
• Strong communication, clinical, and documentation skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to resident-centered care

Why Join Visalia Post Acute?

• Competitive PRN pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive leadership and an excellent rehabilitation team
• Positive and collaborative work environment
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Rewarding opportunity to improve residents’ quality of life

Job Type: PRN Pay: $60.00–$65.00 per hour, based on experience Visalia Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premiere healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.