Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Centers of America•Paducah, KY

29d

About The Position

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.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
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
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
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
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team