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PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

Speech-Language Pathologist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-time$40 - $50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required; graduates of a Master's or Doctorate program in Speech-Language Pathology are preferred.
  • A current state Speech-Language Pathologist license is required, and the employee must meet continuing education requirements and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
  • CCC-SLP certification is preferred; Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply.
  • Skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is a plus but is not required.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
  • Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
  • Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
  • CPR certification, if required by licensure.
  • Ability to stand and walk frequently, sit occasionally, and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for resident care and equipment operation.
  • Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, including exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds.
  • Effective talking and hearing abilities to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team; ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.
  • Ability to assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders, and assess therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve residents' communication, swallowing function, mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
  • Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows or students in resident care and resident-related activities, when applicable and in accordance with state practice acts.
  • Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, families, and caregivers regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
  • Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
  • Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
  • Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and aspiration prevention strategies.
  • Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support resident independence in swallowing and cognition.
  • Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
  • Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Graduates of a Master's or Doctorate program in Speech-Language Pathology are preferred.
  • CCC-SLP certification is preferred.
  • Skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience is a plus.

About the Company

PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

PACS Group is a holding company that runs a national platform of post-acute care facilities. It acquires, owns, and manages skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and other long-term care sites, then provides healthcare services to patients after hospital stays. Revenue comes from services provided at these facilities and is paid by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and patient payments. The company’s performance depends on occupancy, reimbursement rates, and how efficiently the facilities are run. Compared with competitors, PACS stands out as a large, publicly traded operator with a broad national footprint focused on growing its post-acute care platform through acquisitions and operational improvements. Its goal is to expand access to post-acute care and create value by owning and optimizing a network of care facilities that serve elderly and chronically ill patients.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2015

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