Speech Language Pathologist

PACS

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Slope Health Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team in a skilled nursing environment. This full-time position supports residents in improving communication, swallowing, cognition, functional independence, safety, and quality of life. Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply, subject to applicable California licensure and supervision requirements.

The SLP evaluates residents, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitors progress, and provides therapeutic services for speech, language, cognitive-communication, swallowing, and related functional needs. The role involves collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members, as well as support for staff education, clinical training, and rehabilitation program development. The position is listed as 40 hours per week and an AM shift. The posting gives two different starting-pay figures: $70.00 per hour in the opening details and $65.00 per hour in the Position Highlights.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Must possess or be eligible for the appropriate California Speech-Language Pathology license or authorization required for the position.
• Must maintain required licensure, professional standing, and continuing education in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• CPR certification, if required by the position or applicable regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and evaluate resident progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical documentation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative rehabilitation team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to auditory, visual, and environmental cues necessary for safe resident care.
• Ability to perform frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and other movements needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.
• Resident handling and mobility assistance must follow facility policies and safe resident-handling procedures.
• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply, subject to applicable California licensure and supervision requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems; experience with Net Health and PointClickCare is preferred.
• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply.
• Compassionate, professional approach to resident care, with a commitment to dignity, safety, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine speech-language therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognition, swallowing, and related functional needs.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as appropriate to meet established goals.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, compensatory strategies, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention.
• Recommend and facilitate appropriate durable medical equipment and adaptive strategies to support safe swallowing, communication, cognition, and independence.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members about treatment progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Provide in-services and educational programs to facility staff regarding speech-language therapy, swallowing safety, and related clinical practices.
• Assist the nursing department with training for Restorative Aides, as applicable.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows and students, when applicable, in accordance with California licensure requirements and scope of practice.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection prevention, resident safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level