SLP - PRN

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist at Moraga Post Acute.

PRN Opportunities

Rate Starting @ $65+

Why Moraga Post Acute:


* Supportive teamwork: Employees have reported having "cool, supportive coworkers" and a compassionate team that works hard together.


* Benefits: Moraga Post Acute offers competitive pay, paid time off, and benefits for full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, and 401(k) plans .


* growth opportunities: Job postings highlight "continuous training and growth opportunities" for employees.


* Positive management (at times): A "friendly environment" and "good administrator".

Management has also been described as "approachable and involved" .


* Strong patient outcomes: The facility is a "Five Stars" Medicare-ranked facility with a "High Performing" rating for short-term rehabilitation, indicating a strong record of patient care.

A high percentage of residents return home after their stay, which can be a point of pride for staff.

General Purpose

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.

Conducts inservices and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.

If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.

• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

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