Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full Time

Roseville Care Center | Roseville, CA

Starting at $65.00 per hour, DOE | Full-Time Opportunity | Make a Difference Every Day!

Roseville Care Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team!

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will play an important role in helping residents improve communication, cognitive function, and swallowing safety. You will work closely with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other rehabilitation professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and support the best possible outcomes.

If you are passionate about resident-centered care and want to make a meaningful difference in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, we encourage you to apply!

Resident Evaluation and Treatment

• Evaluate residents to determine speech-language pathology needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and established goals.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to address communication, cognitive function, and swallowing difficulties.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, therapeutic exercises, maintenance programs, and aspiration prevention strategies.
• Recommend appropriate equipment and interventions to support safe swallowing, communication, and cognitive independence.

Teamwork and Communication

• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides as appropriate.
• Provide in-service education and training to facility staff as needed.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and students, when applicable, in accordance with state practice requirements.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control procedures, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Protect the confidentiality of resident information.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a qualifying educational background required for professional licensure.
• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and computer applications.
• Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and provide compassionate, resident-centered care.

License and Certifications

• Current, valid California Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing, as applicable to the position.
• Must meet applicable continuing education and license renewal requirements.
• CPR certification, if required by applicable licensure or facility policy.
• Additional certifications as required or appropriate for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and students, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position require frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.

• The position requires reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment.
• Physical demands may include exertion exceeding 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly.
• Resident handling, transfers, and mobility assistance must be performed in accordance with applicable safe resident-handling procedures and facility protocols.

Effective communication, including speaking and hearing, and the ability to respond to visual, auditory, and tactile cues are necessary to provide safe and effective resident care.

Work Environment

• This position is based in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
• The noise level is generally low to moderate.
• The Speech-Language Pathologist must follow applicable infection prevention, safety, and resident care procedures.