Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full Time

Western Slope Health Center | Placerville, California

Starting Pay

$70.00 per hour | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

Clinical Fellows (CFs) Welcome to Apply!

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Residents

Western Slope Health Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about helping residents improve communication, swallowing, cognition, and overall quality of life in a skilled nursing environment.

Clinical Fellows (CFs) are encouraged to apply! We welcome candidates who are beginning their professional careers and are eager to grow their skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Position Highlights

• Starting pay: $65.00 per hour
• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• AM shift
• Clinical Fellows welcome to apply
• Opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Meaningful work supporting resident independence, safety, and quality of life

General Purpose

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates residents, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic services to address speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. The SLP collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote resident progress and functional independence. This position also supports staff education, clinical training, and ongoing rehabilitation program development.

Essential Duties and 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 to address 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 on 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 regularly with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding 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 the applicable 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program; a master's degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred and generally required for professional licensure.
• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply, subject to applicable California licensure and supervision requirements.

Licensure and Certifications

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems; experience with Net Health and PointClickCare is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate, professional approach to resident care, with a commitment to dignity, safety, and quality of life.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The position requires frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and other movements necessary to provide resident care and operate equipment. The employee must be able to communicate effectively and respond to auditory, visual, and environmental cues necessary for safe resident care.

Resident handling and mobility assistance must be performed in accordance with facility policies and safe resident-handling procedures. The work environment generally has low to moderate noise levels.