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Speech Language Pathologist, PRN for In-House

Alvarado Care Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Overview
Seeking a

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

for PRN to join the IN-HOUSE rehab team at

Alvarado Care Center , a SNF in Los Angeles, CA. Flexible scheduling! Stable consistent caseload! Competitive pay.

The primary responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist is to evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning

Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders

Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expert

Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician

Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice

Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation

Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates

Qualifications

Knowledge of current Speech Therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

Current, active Speech Therapy License (required)

Current ASHA certification

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