Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Gardens Court • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

8h

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Depending on credentials, the SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals; SLPs completing a Clinical Fellowship Year follow treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). The role includes timely and accurate charting, appropriate use of therapy software, collaboration with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team, and adherence to patient rights, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, company policies, and compliance requirements. The SLP must assist with patient evacuation and demonstrate dependable attendance, sound judgment, professionalism, and a positive attitude toward patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program, with at least an MS or MA in speech-language pathology.
• ASHA certification (CCCs), or eligibility for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria; maintain ASHA credentialing once achieved.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only).
• Oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CCC only).
• Follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines (SLP CFY only).
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
• Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level