[Hiring] Speech Language Pathologist @PACS

Role Description

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team in a telehealth/per-diem capacity. This position evaluates and treats residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders while collaborating closely with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing needs.
• Assess functional limitations and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Provide medically necessary treatment through an approved telehealth platform.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans when appropriate.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, compensatory strategies, maintenance programs, and aspiration precautions.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate remotely in resident-care conferences, utilization-review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Follow facility, governmental, and third-party payer documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with on-site staff to promote resident safety and the successful delivery of telehealth services.
• Provide staff education regarding communication, cognition, swallowing, and aspiration-prevention strategies.
• Assist with training Restorative Aides when appropriate.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and strategies that support safe swallowing, communication, cognition, and independence.
• Contribute to quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation-program initiatives.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows or students when applicable and permitted by state requirements.
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality throughout all telehealth interactions.
• Perform additional duties within the SLP’s scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required.
• Current California Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing required.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric, or post-acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and speech or language impairments preferred.
• Telehealth experience preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems such as Net Health and PointClickCare preferred.
• Ability to use videoconferencing technology and provide effective remote treatment.
• Strong clinical reasoning, organization, and communication skills.
• Current CPR certification if required by licensure or facility policy.
• Must satisfy all continuing-education and professional requirements.

Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Private and professional workspace that protects resident confidentiality.
• Ability to use facility-approved telehealth and electronic documentation systems.
• Availability to coordinate treatment schedules with residents and on-site facility staff.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $60.00–$65.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Flexible per-diem scheduling.
• Telehealth work opportunity.
• Supportive rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams.
• Professional-development opportunities.
• Meaningful work that improves resident safety, communication, and independence.
• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.