Speech Therapist Full-Time

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.
• 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.
• Able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.