Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.

The Position: Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Supervisor, the Speech Language Pathologist provides speech-language, dysphagia, and cognitive evaluations and interventions for Participants in conjunction with the total plan of care.

This is a multi-location, part time position supporting our East Oakland, San Leandro and Livermore centers.

The hourly pay range for the Speech and Language Pathologist position at Center for Elders’ Independence is $42.23 to $64.19. Placement within the range is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI’s annual compensation review and established compensation practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the primary care provider team and the interdisciplinary team in evaluating the participant's level of communication skills, swallow function, cognition, and potential for rehabilitation or restoration.

• In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, assists in establishing measurable functional goals and treatment plans to promote and maintain maximum level of swallowing, speech-language, and/or cognitive function.

• Administers appropriate treatment that may address auditory comprehension, speech, language, cognition or swallowing impairment in accordance with the total plan of care.

• Documents thoroughly, accurately, and timely, and in accordance with Speech Therapy practice standards and CEI policy.

• Observes; records and reports regularly to the Occupational Therapist and other members of the interdisciplinary team on the Participant’s response to Speech Therapy and any changes in the Participants condition

• Instructs and trains family members, other caregivers and CEI staff in the implementation of the Participant’s individual plan of care as related to speech, language, or dysphagia.

• Provides service training to CEI team members as requested.

• Attends continuing education and actively participates in meetings and trainings as required. Maintains required certifications.

• Maintains the department in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition.