Speech Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Contract Type: Contract
Candidate Pay Rate: $63 - $63 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that focus on meaningful functional outcomes
- Perform dysphagia evaluations and recommend appropriate diet modifications
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with facility standards
- Collaborate with PTs, OTs, nursing staff, and physicians to coordinate resident care
Qualifications
- Active California SLP license (required)
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred but not required
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Education
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in dysphagia evaluation and safe swallowing recommendations
- Experience with assessment and treatment of speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders
- Familiarity with clinical documentation standards and compliance in long-term care
- Effective interdisciplinary communication and care coordination
- Sound clinical reasoning and individualized treatment planning
Benefits
- 13-week contract assignment with a consistent caseload to build meaningful resident relationships
- Professional and supportive work environment where your clinical voice matters
- Licensure assistance and onboarding support to get you working smoothly
- Opportunities to collaborate closely with PTs, OTs, nursing staff, and physicians
- Structured clinical documentation practices and administrative support
- Career-building experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- Access to ongoing professional development and peer support
- Friendly team culture that values your expertise and growth
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Speech Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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