Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - San Francisco, CA (94116 Zip Code) - $60 - $70/hr

The Avenues Transitional Care Center is 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.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay (typically $60-$70 per hour, depending on experience)
• Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care
• Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life
• Flexible scheduling options - Open to PRN options

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
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of therapy interventions
• Provides in-service trainings or other educational presentations to company, as needed - updating policies and procedures as they relate to the department
• Communicates with assistants and rehabilitation technicians providing clear directives concerning patients and their treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care
• Confers with Program Specialists and department leaders to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.