Description

Vasona Healthcare | Los Gatos, CA

Role Overview

Vasona Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and professional Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our clinical team full-time. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents to enhance their quality of life through communication, cognitive, and swallowing therapy. You will act as a vital link between residents, families, and the interdisciplinary medical team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage range: $55-68
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included.
• Career Growth: New graduates are welcome! We provide a supportive environment for those beginning their clinical careers.

• Clinical Excellence: Evaluate residents to determine therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized plans focused on improving mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
• Documentation: Maintain timely and compliant medical records in accordance with facility and governmental standards.
• Collaboration: Communicate progress with physicians and nursing staff; participate in Resident Care and Utilization Review meetings.
• Education & Training: Provide ongoing in-services for facility staff and assist with training Restorative Aides.
• Mentorship: Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in accordance with the state practice act.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required; Master's or Doctorate preferred.
• Licensure: Valid Speech Therapist license in the state of California in good standing.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in healthcare software such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Certifications: CPR certification (if required by licensure) and meeting all state continuing education requirements.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.