Speech-language pathologists - Nursing Care Now
San Jose, CA 95123
About the Job
● Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source
guidelines
● Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and
reimbursement level for best functional outcomes for the patients
● Educates staff, other healthcare professionals and third party payers on the benefits and
functional outcomes of interventions
● Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily
progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
● Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention
● Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients and others at all times
● Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication
● Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills,
programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational
presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical professional
knowledge and skills
● Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment
plans prior to initiation of patient care
● Confers with director of Rehab and Area Rehab Services Manager to develop and
implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
● Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentials
● Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
● Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology
● Is able to practice unencumbered
● Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
● Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
● Full knowledge of resident’s rights
● Exudes professionalism in presentation
● Ability to multitask
● Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language
● CPR certification
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Active CPR/BLS Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards is required
- Interest in working with the geriatric population
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Strong knowledge of speech and language disorders, evaluation techniques, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical records systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
EXPERIENCE:
- With Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care experience is preferred a tleast a year
- Experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist (ST)