Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Oakland, CA Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lake Park Healthcare Center are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality speech therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life. This is a split role with coverage being at both sites, not necessarily on the same days.
Position Summary:Facilitates the treatment of speech and language disorders following an assessment process that evaluates patient histories and identifies the causes for speech defects, devising effective therapy plans in association with other healthcare professionals, tracking patient progress, maintaining comprehensive treatment records, and adjusting treatment plans as needed in accordance with all company policies and local, state and federal laws.
Qualifications: If you meet the below - please apply!!
- Current or pending state license in Speech and Language Pathology
- CPR/BLS certifications
- Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to lead by example and remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
Responsibilities:- Compassionately assess, diagnoses and treats speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders
- Continually reviews treatment results and adjusts treatment programs to ensure optimal results for patients/residents
- Organizes, updates and concisely documents patient charts, daily progress notes, summaries, monthly reports and other required paperwork as needed
- Supports and instructs patient/family in techniques, adapting behaviors for better communication outcomes
- Follows all facility safety and other policies keeping updated on regulations governing the industry and profession
- Participates in inter-departmental meetings and facility operations
- Communicates patient status and needs to those involved with care maintaining confidentially when required in accordance with HIPAA
- Develops plans and provides treatments consistent with benefit and reimbursement levels for best functional outcome following physician orders
Benefits:- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
- 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
- Company paid Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more....
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