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Tampico Healthcare Center

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), In-House

Tampico Healthcare Center, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598

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Tampico Healthcare Center

in Walnut Creek, CA. This is a Full-Time & PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) role on the IN-HOUSE team at Tampico Terrace Care Center, a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Stable consistent caseload and opportunities for growth. Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders as ordered by physician. Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop/implement individualized treatment plans to increase clients’ independence and functioning. Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with expressive and/or language comprehension disorders. Provide training and education to client, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert. Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician. Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice. Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation. Perform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess client needs and environmental safety. Provide recommendations to the Director of Rehab and other team members for opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns, or other updates. Skills, knowledge and experience

Knowledge of current speech therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Current, active Speech Language Pathologist license (required). Current ASHA certification preferred. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time PRN Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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