Speech Language Pathologist / Therapist (SLP-CCC)

Genesis Administrative Services • Monterey, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a part-time Speech Language Pathologist / Therapist (SLP-CCC), working 15–20 hours per week. The position is based at The Ridge of Salinas, a 5-star CMS-rated skilled nursing facility with 103 beds and a census above 90%. The caseload includes short- and long-term residents, with a focus on stroke rehabilitation, cognitive-communication therapies, and bedside dysphagia management. The clinician may also be asked to float to Powerback’s Salinas location.

The Speech Language Pathologist helps patients improve communication and swallowing and diminish or remediate disorders or deficits. The role is responsible for effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services, designing treatment plans, and working with patients to carry them out. The clinician develops individualized programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance speech and communication abilities, collaborates with peers and a multidisciplinary team, and makes referrals when needed. The position also involves teaching patients and caregivers skills that promote independence and productivity, as well as routine tasks such as cleaning equipment and attending meetings.

The posted salary range is USD $60.00–$65.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or a similarly titled area consistent with and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Licensed, certified, or credentialed as required in the state of practice.
• SLP-CCC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation services effectively and efficiently.
• Design treatment plans and work with patients to carry them out.
• Address communication, swallowing, and related disorders or deficits.
• Develop individualized programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance patients’ speech and communication abilities.
• Collaborate with peers and a multidisciplinary team to optimize treatment plans and resident independence.
• Make referrals to help patients receive needed care.
• Train patients and caregivers in skills that promote independence and productivity.
• Clean equipment and attend meetings as part of the workday.

Benefits

• Part-time team members are offered dental and vision plans.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates, beginning on day one.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, and eldercare.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time