Telehealth Speech Language Pathologist (Remote)
North Vine PostAcute Care - Location: Remote (Licensed in California)Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)Employment Type: [Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN]Role OverviewWe are seeking a compassionate, tech-savvy, and patient-centered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing telehealth rehabilitation team serving residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout California. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders through secure virtual platforms while collaborating closely with onsite rehabilitation and nursing staff. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, and comfortable providing high-quality evidence-based care through innovative telehealth technology.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive virtual assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient-specific needs and functional goals.Provide direct teletherapy services addressing articulation, fluency, voice, language, cognition, and dysphagia-related impairments.Collaborate with onsite rehabilitation technicians and nursing staff to support safe and effective treatment delivery.Recommend appropriate diet modifications and swallowing strategies when clinically indicated.Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication techniques, home exercise programs (HEP), compensatory strategies, and safety recommendations.Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed documentation including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries within the facility EMR system.Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nursing staff, and case management to coordinate care and discharge planning.Participate in team meetings and care conferences to discuss patient progress and treatment recommendations.Supervise assistants, students, or clinical fellows in accordance with state regulations and company policy, when applicable.Stay current with evidence-based practice, telehealth advancements, and continuing education opportunities.Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceMaster's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.Active and unrestricted California Speech-Language Pathologist license required.Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred or required.Previous experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, post-acute care, geriatrics, or dysphagia management preferred.Telehealth or virtual care experience strongly preferred.Knowledge & SkillsStrong clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment-planning abilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.Comfortable using EMR systems and telehealth platforms such as Zoom for Healthcare or Doxy.me.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.High level of professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail.Technical RequirementsReliable high-speed internet connection.Private HIPAA-compliant workspace.Computer with webcam, microphone, and quality audio/video capabilities.Comfort troubleshooting basic technology issues during virtual sessions.