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Neighborhood Healthcare lists this Speech Language Pathologist PACE-Per Diem opportunity in murrieta, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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ROLE OVERVIEW And PURPOSE
The Speech Language Pathologist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing speech language pathology services for Participants. This role will design and develop Participant care plans based on speech language pathology assessments. Clinical supervision for this role is provided within the manager’s licensed scope of practice, while designated discipline-specific leads or clinical coordinators provide clinical oversight for services outside the manager’s licensed discipline.
ROLE OVERVIEW And PURPOSE
The Speech Language Pathologist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing speech language pathology services for Participants. This role will design and develop Participant care plans based on speech language pathology assessments. Clinical supervision for this role is provided within the manager’s licensed scope of practice, while designated discipline-specific leads or clinical coordinators provide clinical oversight for services outside the manager’s licensed discipline.
Responsibilities
Screens and evaluates Participants for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and hearing needs according to the American Speech Language Hearing Association guidelines.
Develops and implements individualized plans of care to improve or restore communication, cognitive-linguistic function, and swallowing abilities; promotes independence; and support Participants in achieving their highest functional level.
Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment plans and modifies goals, as needed
Communicate with staff regarding Participants’ needs in areas of communication strategies, dietary texture modifications, safe swallowing practices, and cognitive support, as needed.
Communicate with family members and caregivers to ensure that therapeutic recommendations—such as communication aids, diet modifications, and assistive technology—are clearly understood, feasible, and can be appropriately supported at home.
Makes recommendations and instructs Participants and caregivers on the use and maintenance of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and compensatory strategies to promote communication and safety.
Identifies malfunctioning AAC or adaptive equipment and takes appropriate action to repair or replace items.
Ensuring that device trials, education, and loan documentation are accurately recorded per department policy.
Collaborate, as indicated, with skilled nursing facility and assisted living staff regarding the communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs of Participants.
Provides speech language therapy targeting areas such as but not limited to expressive and receptive language, articulation, cognitive-linguistic skills, dysphagia management, and voice therapy.
Provides written home programs, visual support, and caregiver education to facilitate carryover of therapy goals outside of sessions.
Makes home and or community visits to perform evaluations and conduct educational sessions as needed and indicated in the plan of care; documents activities and Participant/caregiver responses in the Participant’s chart.
Delegates components of therapy or supportive tasks to SLP Assistants (if applicable), consistent with the California Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act and ASHA supervision standards.
Discusses plan of care with the multi-disciplinary team as needed to integrate services with overall plan of care for Participants.
Provides guidance to staff and team members that is consistent with state laws and company policies
Documents all procedures performed in the Participant’s medical chart according to NHC policies and procedures; including but not limited to: Assessment, care plan, daily encounter notes, education, discharge summary.
Keeps abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government and regulatory agencies (PACE, CMS, DHCS)
Participates in training programs for staff and caregivers
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
Education/Experience
Graduate of a Master of Speech Language Pathology program, accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, required
Valid CA Speech Language Pathology License, required
Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire
One year experience of providing and coordinating speech language pathology services for a frail or elderly population, required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and methods for treatment and rehabilitation of functional impairments
Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs./weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay grade 10: $45.91 - $67.93/hr. depending on experience, education and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure:
The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
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murrieta, CA, 92564, US
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