Speech Therapist

Join Stillwater Post-Acute as a Speech Therapist and create a positive impact in a nurturing environment. We're offering a RETENTION BONUS for part time, full time, and Per diem positions.

Additional benefits:

Paid Vacation Leaves

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k)

Accident and Life Insurance

Continuing Education

WHY CHOOSE STILLWATER POST-ACUTE?

Stillwater Post-Acute, located in El Cajon, is a premier post-acute care facility with 256 beds, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that promotes recovery and enhances residents' quality of life. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to independence while helping them achieve their health goals.

We offer a wide range of tailored services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and comprehensive therapy options such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

At Stillwater Post-Acute, we prioritize teamwork and leadership, ensuring that all department heads are accessible and supportive. We offer a variety of educational and hands-on training opportunities to promote your career growth in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to enhancing patient care, with plenty of chances for advancement and a great boss who truly cares about your success.

Position Overview

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a licensed healthcare professional specializing in diagnosing, assessing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with individuals across the lifespan, from infants to older adults, addressing challenges that can arise from developmental delays, neurological conditions, injuries, or illnesses.

Key Responsibilities:

The Speech Pathologist will regularly evaluate, diagnose, and treat students with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs, keep appropriate records, and inform faculty and parents about students' progress on a regular basis.
Assesses the needs of pupils and matches them with programs available through the educational system.
Discusses with faculty members their evaluations of students' skills as demonstrated in class performance and social interaction with other students.
Suggests activities parents can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's speech therapy program.
Attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
Talks with students to determine their feelings about the program or any frustrations they may feel about the therapy.
Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

EDUCATION:
Master's degree in speech pathology is REQUIRED
Passing the Praxis exam, and completing your clinical fellowship, you'll apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two years of experience working in the speech pathology field is PREFERRED.
With Skilled Nursing Experience is PREFERRED
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: California license to practice Speech Pathologist is REQUIRED

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.