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Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 50 years. With over 2,000 employees and 36+ properties in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build a solid career with.

Certified in 2022 as “A Great Place to Work,” Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that include a company-funded retirement program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

Position Summary:

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides direct patient care and support activities, which build and maintain an Eskaton Rehab Services Center of Excellence. Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose independent living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury.

The rate of pay for this on-call position is $52/hour on weekdays and $63/hour on weekends.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Provides patient evaluations and sets appropriate goals and treatment plans which meet patient needs and uses current knowledge in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services clinical procedures.
• Provides patient evaluation and treatments, which meet patient needs, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services clinical procedures.
• Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with Eskaton Rehab Services, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
• Consistently demonstrates Eskaton Rehab Services interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Aids in building and maintaining Eskaton Rehab Services’ reputation as a Rehab Center of Excellence by contribution as a professional member of staff.
• Communicates effectively with discharge planners, families and caregivers prior to patient discharge from community..
• Interacts with peer therapists at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
• Maintains professional development in areas of clinical expertise through continuing education seminars, professional journals, and peers.

Qualifications

Education:

MA/MS Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Current CPR certification preferred. Successful completion of a certification process and California license as required by state and community regulations. Needs of community may require that a Speech-Language Pathology has a current state driver’s license.

Training and Experience:

Some experience in a skilled nursing community rehab environment or equivalent preferred.

Job Knowledge:

Must have an understanding of the principles employed in Speech-Language Pathology. Must have skills in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment planning and techniques. Knowledge of pertinent medical terminology. Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Licenses & Certifications

• Speech Lang Pathologist