AlliedTravelCareers is working with Patterns LLC to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Marysville, California, 95901!
Pay Information
$66 to $71 per hour
About The Position
Position Summary
Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders in a geriatric, medically complex population in a subacute / long‑term SNF setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and 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. Develop a functional therapy diagnosis and prognosis.
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans , use evidence-based interventions, adjust treatment based on progress, and establish clear, measurable goals.
- Provide direct therapy addressing communication and swallowing disorders in residents, including compensatory strategies, cognitive-communication interventions, and group therapy when appropriate.
- Document accurately and timely : evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, weekly progress updates, 14‑day physician progress reports, discharge summaries, billing documentation, and any POC (plan of care) logs.
- Educate residents, families, and nursing / CNA staff on communication strategies, safe swallowing techniques, and home‑exercise programs.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team—nurses, physicians, PT / OT, dietary, social work—to optimize patient outcomes and support discharge planning.
- Participate in quality improvement and facility initiatives; advocate for patient‑centered care, ethical practice, and compliance with Medicare / Medicaid documentation standards (PDPM, Title 22, CMS).
- If supervising SLPAs or therapy aides, ensure compliance with California regulations : supervisor must have ≥2 years experience (or 3,120 hours), provide direct supervision for 20% of duties for first 90 days, and complete CEUs in supervision.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited institution.Current California SLP license . Temporary RPE license accepted if in process.Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA preferred.Experience in skilled nursing facility or geriatric / rehabilitation settings preferred.Strong skills in clinical assessment and treatment planning, plus excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.Knowledge of Medicare / Medicaid billing, PDPM requirements, and California regulations (Title 22, CMS, etc.).Current BLS / CPR certification required.Work Environment & Expectations
Typical workload includes both subacute rehabilitation stays (often up to 100 days under Medicare Part A) and long‑term care residents . Therapy intensity may reach up to ~3 hours / day depending on tolerance.Facilities often expect high productivity standards —usually around 80–90% of available work time billed to therapy—so proficiency in documentation and patient scheduling is essential.Work hours may fluctuate : quiet periods followed by days with multiple new admissions and intensive therapy sessions. Flexibility and adaptability are key.Building strong relationships with nursing and CNA staff is vital—collaborate respectfully, avoid interrupting med passes, and support staff when possible.Why Join Marysville Post Acute
Opportunity to work with a diverse geriatric population, including strokes, dementia, cognitive-communication deficits, and swallowing disorders.Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment committed to enhancing resident quality of life and functional independence.Supportive facility administering subacute rehab under Medicare and long-term care—impactful work with measurable outcomes.A setting in California’s expanding rehabilitative care industry, with support for professional growth and development.10649021EXPPLAT
About Patterns LLC
Patterns is one of the leading service providers in the business process outsourcing industry.
Patterns was incepted with the pursuit of being the one-stop solutions provider for all the business process outsourcing needs. For more than 10 years, we have been catering to SMEs and corporate companies in the segment of Promotional Products, Printing, Apparels, Embroidery, Commercial Photography, Ecommerce, Automotive and many others.
At Patterns, we offer a wide range of business services, right from creative and technical to administrative. Our array of services includes Vector Artwork, Embroidery Digitizing, Graphics Designing, Digital Image Editing, Virtual Assistance, Data Processing, Website Development, Staffing, and Recruitment.