What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Speech Language Pathologist- Culver Health Center position at QRM Health?
Culver West Health Center) has an amazing opportunity for a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP) to join their In-House Therapy Team. We are a 91-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Culver City, California. We have been providing specialized therapy services and skilled nursing care to our community for over 40 years. At Culver West Health Center, 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 integrityFoster a team spirit among staffCreate friendly, beautiful surroundings for our patients and their visitorsOur team of qualified professionals helps patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness. We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether patients stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.To provide the best quality of care, our trained staff will provide customized care programs for each of our residents, ensuring them the most successful outcomes.We know that the transition to a skilled nursing facility is challenging. At Culver West Health Center, we strive to ease the process by providing an environment where patients and guests feel informed and comfortable.Each patient will be paired with a coordinator to help ease the transition and provide a familiar smiling face. Our staff is here to answer any of your questions and lend a helping hand. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficitsHelp Residents in their goals to improve Cognition of SwallowingEducation for Residents and CaregiversProvide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioningProvide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disordersProvide training and education to client, family, caregivers and other professionals as a subject matter expertCoordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physicianDemonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practiceCommunicate changes in resident’s conditionProvide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentationRespond to family requests and concerns timelyCoordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staffAssure resident abuse or neglect does not occurObserve confidentiality and safeguards for all patient informationComplies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements Career Advantages:In-house opportunityPractice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical careClinical expertise & training availableElectronic documentation systemWork collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staffFlexible ScheduleFull Benefits/PTO The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don’t wait to start making a difference – the change begins today. Apply today All inquiries will be held confidential AA/EEO/M/F/D/V #IND2
Salary : $60 - $90