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Savant Senior Living · 4 months ago

Speech Language Pathologist-Orange County area

Downey, CA 90241, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Savant Senior Living is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide high-quality speech-language pathology services. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and administering therapy to improve patients' communication abilities while ensuring coordinated care with other healthcare professionals.

Assisted LivingElder CareHealth Care

Responsibilities

Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function

Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve the patient’s function

Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment

Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated

Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care

As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care

Prepares and submits notes per organization policy

Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate

Instruct patient, family/caregiver, and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated

May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care

Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services

Qualification

Speech-Language PathologyClinical ExperienceCPR/First Aid CertificationCommunication SkillsCoaching SkillsTactPatienceOrganization Skills

Required

Possesses a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements: A. Completion of a 300-hour supervised clinical practice with a wide variety of ages and communication disorders under the direction of an educational institution approved by the Board. B. Evidence of completion of no less than 36 weeks of supervised professional full-time experience or 72 weeks of professional part-time experience obtained under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. C. Passage of a Board-approved examination

A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology

Possesses and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray

Must have a valid in-state driver's license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills

Must have the ability to work with adults, demonstrate tact and patience, and be self directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision

Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments

Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills