Speech Therapist Full-Time

Speech Therapist (SLP) - Full-Time
Sequoia Transitional Care - Porterville, CA
Pay range: $60- $65/hour (DOE)

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 record.

The SLP also conducts in-services and provides ongoing training for facility staff to ensure the highest quality of care and rehabilitation outcomes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities


* Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours or one business day of physician referral; document any cause for delay in the medical record.


* Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician.


* Provide therapy services according to the physician's treatment plan.


* Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and related activities in accordance with state practice acts.


* Communicate with supervisors, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and care plans.


* Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Reviews, and Rehabilitation Team meetings.


* Conduct in-service training programs for facility staff as needed.


* Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries.


* Educate patients, families, and nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver techniques in preparation for discharge.


* Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary care coordination.


* Serve as a clinical preceptor for CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologists and student programs.


* Ensure compliance with all applicable state practice acts, federal regulations, and facility policies.


* Exhibit professionalism, empathy, and effective communication with patients, residents, families, and colleagues.

Supervisory Responsibilities


* Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFY) and assist nursing in the training of Restorative Aides.

Qualifications


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


* Current, active California Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing.


* Proficient in clinical documentation systems such as Casamba and PointClickCare (PCC).


* Must meet continuing education requirements per state practice regulations.


* Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.


* Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Physical Requirements


* Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.


* Occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs with assistance.


* Occasional stooping, kneeling, and reaching.


* Regular talking, hearing, and close visual attention required.

Work Schedule & Compensation


* Full-Time Position


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