Speech Language Pathologist
Marysville, CA
World Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

We’re accepting qualified candidates from all U.S. states. Get weekly pay with direct deposit, plus premium overtime and holiday rates. Travel allowance, housing stipend, and paid training included.

Job Title: Speech Therapist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Rapid Response / Crisis Coverage
Schedule: Day Shift (typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (Subacute & Long-Term Care)

Position Summary

The Speech Therapist (SLP) provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders for a geriatric, medically complex population in a subacute and long-term care SNF setting. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to support quality patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations within 24 hours of physician referral to assess speech, language, cognition, and swallowing function; establish functional diagnoses and prognoses.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions with clear, measurable goals.
• Provide direct therapy services addressing communication and swallowing disorders, including compensatory strategies, cognitive-communication therapy, and group therapy as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day physician reports, discharge summaries, billing records, and plans of care.
• Educate residents, families, and nursing/CNA staff on communication strategies, safe swallowing techniques, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, PT/OT, dietary, social work) to optimize patient outcomes and support discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements, including PDPM, CMS, and California Title 22 regulations.
• If supervising SLPAs or therapy aides, ensure compliance with California supervision regulations, including required experience, supervision percentages, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active California SLP license (Temporary/RPE license accepted if in process).
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, subacute, or geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid billing, PDPM, and California regulatory requirements.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Caseload includes subacute rehabilitation residents (often Medicare Part A stays) and long-term care residents.
• Therapy intensity may reach up to approximately 3 hours per day, depending on patient tolerance.
• High productivity expectations are common (often 80–90% billable time), requiring efficiency in documentation and scheduling.
• Workload may fluctuate with admissions and discharges; flexibility and adaptability are essential.
• Strong collaboration with nursing and CNA staff is critical to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Why This Opportunity

• Meaningful work with a diverse geriatric population, including residents with stroke, dementia, cognitive-communication deficits, and dysphagia.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on improving functional independence and quality of life.
• Exposure to both subacute rehabilitation and long-term care with measurable patient outcomes.
• Opportunity for professional growth within California’s expanding rehabilitative care landscape.