Chinatown Service Center·Alhambra, California
The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders for elderly participants in the PACE program. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans and ensure participant safety and independence.
The Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist) is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders for participants enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The Speech Therapist works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop and implement individualized care plans that support participants in maintaining the highest practicable level of independence, safety, and quality of life while remaining in the community.
This is a fully on-site position based in Los Angeles, CA. Remote work is not available. Applicants must be able to work on-site and be willing to relocate if currently residing outside the area.
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Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program preferred.
Current and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of California.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
Current CPR/BLS certification required or able to obtain within 90 days of hired.
• A minimum total of two years of working experience with frail or elderly population.
Requires physical strength to perform the job.
Routine travel between PACE sites and in the community required.
Requires valid driver's license.
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Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Able to constantly position yourself to maintain files in file cabinets such as reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, crouching, etc.
The ability to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information is crucial for this role.
Candidates must hold a valid California Speech-Language Pathologist license and have at least two years of experience working with frail or elderly populations. A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CCC-SLP certification are preferred.
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