Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
About The Position
All Saints Sub Acute and Skilled Nursing is seeking a compassionate, motivated Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team in a skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation setting. The clinician will help residents improve communication, cognitive function, and swallowing abilities while supporting their independence and quality of life. The position offers a flexible part-time or PRN schedule. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates residents, develops and updates individualized treatment plans, provides evidence-based therapy, monitors progress, and coordinates care with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The role also includes education, documentation, staff training, supervision of clinical fellows and students when applicable, and participation in quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Current and active California Speech-Language Pathologist license.
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Knowledge of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary care team.
- Compassionate, resident-centered approach to rehabilitation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a skilled nursing, subacute, or post-acute rehabilitation setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and established goals.
- Provide evidence-based speech therapy interventions to improve communication, cognition, swallowing safety, and functional independence.
- Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation team members, residents, and families regarding treatment goals, progress, and discharge planning.
- Participate in resident care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation team meetings as needed.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, communication strategies, cognitive support, swallowing precautions, and aspiration prevention.
- Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and strategies to support safe swallowing, communication, and cognitive functioning.
- Provide in-service training and education to facility staff on speech therapy-related topics.
- Supervise clinical fellows and students, when applicable, in accordance with state regulations and practice requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and payer requirements.
- Follow infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols to ensure a safe treatment environment.
- Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and ongoing improvements to the rehabilitation program.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $65–$68+ per hour, depending on experience.
- Flexible part-time or PRN scheduling.
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ quality of life.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
