Speech Therapist PRN

Position: PRN Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist)
Location: San Joaquin Nursing and Rehab, Bakersfield, CA
Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
Starting Pay: $55 per hour
Job Summary:

As a PRN Speech Therapist at San Joaquin Nursing and Rehab, you will provide speech, language, and swallowing therapies to residents to enhance their communication abilities and quality of life.

Working within a skilled nursing facility (SNF) environment, you will assess residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with other healthcare team members to support optimal outcomes.

This flexible, as-needed role is ideal for a licensed speech-language pathologist looking to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:


* Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct thorough assessments of residents' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.


* Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address identified speech and swallowing disorders, adjusting as needed based on resident progress.


* Therapeutic Intervention: Provide direct speech and language therapy, as well as cognitive and swallowing therapy, to support residents' communication needs.


* Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of treatment plans, resident progress, and care modifications in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.


* Family & Staff Education: Educate residents, families, and staff on techniques to support effective communication and safe swallowing practices.


* Collaboration: Work closely with other rehabilitation professionals, nursing staff, and healthcare team members to provide coordinated, comprehensive care.


* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all therapy services are delivered in compliance with federal and state regulations, including SNF-specific standards.

Qualifications:


* Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.


* Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California.


* Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred.


* Previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is highly desirable.


* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team.


* Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) and proficiency with documentation.

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and assisting residents as needed.


* Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits:


* Competitive pay starting at $55 per hour.


* Flexible PRN scheduling.


* Opportunity to work within a collaborative, resident-centered environment.