San Diego Post-Acute Center is looking for caring and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Team!

The Company: San Diego Post-Acute is a 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.

At San Diego Post-Acute, caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:

• Maintain high medical integrity
• Foster a team spirit among staff
• Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

Salary: $40-$50 per hour pending experience

Shift Times: Full time

What we offer you as a SLP!

• 2 Dietitians that work closely with the SLP
• Sub-Acute unit specializing in tracheotomy
• Negotiable Sign on Bonuses
• Multiple levels of care
• Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Performs the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders based upon physician orders/referrals
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation based upon Physician referral using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions & contraindications
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient toward goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and time-lines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a college or university with accredited Speech Language Pathology program
• Current, unrestricted license as an Speech Language Pathologist by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year's work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury required
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

We are located at: 1201 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020