Position: Speech Language Pathologist (per diem)
Location: Country Hills Post Acute in El Cajon, CA
Per Diem- max 10 hour shift, AM shift , days may vary
Starting Pay: $60.00 and up (DOE)
What we’re looking for:
Looking for amazing people who have a passion to care for others.
Purpose: The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Fully licensed applicants with completed fellowship will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
- Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
- Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
- Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
- Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs
- Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
Why Country Hills?
- Country Hills Post Acute is a 300 bed short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in El Cajon, CA. We are dedicated to providing personalized rehabilitation and nursing services to all who enter our doors. Our healthcare professionals strive to help our residents reach their maximum potential in a caring and supportive environment.
- Great opportunity to work in an environment where we truly value our Team first in order to provide excellent care for our Residents
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Speech-Language Pathology License in state of California (Required)
Work Location: In person
