Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Clinical Fellow / Speech Therapist

Western Hills Health Care Center•Lakewood, CO

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinical Fellows are welcome! At Western Hills Care Center, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and community focused environment. Located in Lakewood, CO, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center provides short-term rehabilitation, short term care and nursing support. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. This opportunity is Full Time and will primarily be stationed at Western Hills. However, this opportunity will also be asked to float to our Briarwood facility. We hope you will consider joining our team, apply today! 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating 4.3 Google Star Rating out of 153 reviews Western Hill Health Care Center offers: In-house rehab programs Reimbursed Continuing Education Units (CEU) of choice New Grad Mentorship Program Great growth opportunities Compensation Range Full Time: $40 - $52 PRN: $50 - $55 Position Summary The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP).
ASHA certified (CCCs) OR must be eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria. Once achieved, must maintain ASHA credentialing.
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only).
Must be able to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CFY only).
Must be able to follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
Chart appropriately and timely.
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.