St. Paul's Senior Services
Speech Language Pathologist
St. Paul's Senior Services, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
San Diego’s St. Paul’s PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides coordinated medical, social, and home care services so individuals 55 years or older with chronic illness or disabilities can live independently at home. The healthcare teams support Participants with a hands-on approach to care coordination across medical and community settings. This is a Part Time position. Typical working hours are between 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday. Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to assist with multiple PACE site locations. The SLP will support Participants with a variety of communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs, delivering person-centered care across multiple settings. Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate Participants for speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, swallowing, and hearing needs per ASHA guidelines Develop individualized treatment plans to address impairments, promote independence, and support Participants in achieving their highest functional level Regularly assess progress and modify goals and interventions as appropriate Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs are fully addressed Provide training and education to family members, caregivers, and facility staff to support therapy carryover, including use of AAC devices, dietary modifications, and safety practices Guide Participants and caregivers in using and maintaining AAC and adaptive communication tools Troubleshoot malfunctioning AAC equipment and coordinate repairs or replacements as necessary Accurately document device trials, caregiver training, and equipment loans per departmental procedures Deliver direct therapy in areas including expressive/receptive language, articulation, dysphagia management, cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, and voice therapy Provide visual supports, written home programs, and caregiver instruction to reinforce therapy outcomes Conduct home and community-based visits as needed to complete assessments and deliver education or therapy, documenting all activities in Participant records Collaborate with skilled nursing and assisted living facility staff as needed Participate in training and in-service education for staff and caregivers Qualifications and Requirements
Education/ and Experience: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program Valid California Speech-Language Pathology License Current BLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved provider Additional Qualifications: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in composition, documentation, and proofreading Ability to interpret instructions presented in various formats (oral, written, diagram, schedule) Knowledge of therapeutic and rehabilitative techniques for functional impairments Comfortable working both independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of care and documentation St. Paul’s Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life Same day pay available Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days Paid Sick Time Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer 403(b) with match Child care available Employee referral bonuses Upward mobility You Make Us Who We Are! St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Paul’s is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960, with locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. We strive to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California, dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within high-quality facilities, health care, and programs. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
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San Diego’s St. Paul’s PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides coordinated medical, social, and home care services so individuals 55 years or older with chronic illness or disabilities can live independently at home. The healthcare teams support Participants with a hands-on approach to care coordination across medical and community settings. This is a Part Time position. Typical working hours are between 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday. Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to assist with multiple PACE site locations. The SLP will support Participants with a variety of communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs, delivering person-centered care across multiple settings. Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate Participants for speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, swallowing, and hearing needs per ASHA guidelines Develop individualized treatment plans to address impairments, promote independence, and support Participants in achieving their highest functional level Regularly assess progress and modify goals and interventions as appropriate Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs are fully addressed Provide training and education to family members, caregivers, and facility staff to support therapy carryover, including use of AAC devices, dietary modifications, and safety practices Guide Participants and caregivers in using and maintaining AAC and adaptive communication tools Troubleshoot malfunctioning AAC equipment and coordinate repairs or replacements as necessary Accurately document device trials, caregiver training, and equipment loans per departmental procedures Deliver direct therapy in areas including expressive/receptive language, articulation, dysphagia management, cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, and voice therapy Provide visual supports, written home programs, and caregiver instruction to reinforce therapy outcomes Conduct home and community-based visits as needed to complete assessments and deliver education or therapy, documenting all activities in Participant records Collaborate with skilled nursing and assisted living facility staff as needed Participate in training and in-service education for staff and caregivers Qualifications and Requirements
Education/ and Experience: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program Valid California Speech-Language Pathology License Current BLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved provider Additional Qualifications: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in composition, documentation, and proofreading Ability to interpret instructions presented in various formats (oral, written, diagram, schedule) Knowledge of therapeutic and rehabilitative techniques for functional impairments Comfortable working both independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of care and documentation St. Paul’s Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life Same day pay available Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days Paid Sick Time Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer 403(b) with match Child care available Employee referral bonuses Upward mobility You Make Us Who We Are! St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Paul’s is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960, with locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. We strive to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California, dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within high-quality facilities, health care, and programs. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
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