Speech Therapist PRN
PACS•Visalia, CA
•$60 - $65
About The Position
Visalia Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The SLP evaluates and treats residents with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders, helping them achieve the highest possible level of independence and quality of life. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans, documenting clinical evaluations and resident progress, educating residents and their support networks, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. The SLP follows facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current California Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong communication, clinical, and documentation skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to resident-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
- Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience.
- Experience evaluating and treating swallowing disorders.
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 facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Benefits
- 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
- Competitive PRN pay
