Lone Tree Post Acute is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dedicated in-house therapy department. This is an exceptional opportunity for both experienced professionals and new graduates to make a significant impact on our patients' recovery and quality of life in a post-acute setting.
Compensation and benefits
- Hourly Rate: Starting at $60/hour.
- Schedule: Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available.
- Benefits (Full-Time): Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), 401k with company match, and paid time off.
- Work Environment: A dynamic and supportive team dedicated to professional growth and excellence in patient care.
Essential duties and responsibilities
The SLP will be responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with a range of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Key duties include:
- Conducting comprehensive, age-appropriate evaluations for adult and geriatric patients.
- Developing and executing individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Maintaining thorough and timely documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, and progress reports, to comply with state and payer regulations.
- Actively participating in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Providing in-service training to facility staff to promote best practices.
- Instructing patients, families, and nursing staff on maintenance and discharge programs.
- Supervising and mentoring clinical fellowship year (CFY) candidates or speech-language pathology students.
- Adhering to the California State Practice Act and facility policies and procedures.
- Cultivating positive and effective relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Qualifications
- Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Current and unrestricted license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California, or a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate seeking mentorship.
