Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Heritage Health Care Center•Globe, AZ

25d

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. The role serves patients in skilled nursing facilities, which provide long-term care and short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation. Care is delivered in a patient-centered environment alongside an interdisciplinary team of nursing, therapy, and medical staff. The patient population may include people with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. The SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies functional therapy goals when credentialed as an SLP CCC. SLP CFYs follow treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC; SLP CCCs oversee and evaluate care provided by SLP CFYs. The role also involves timely documentation, effective communication with patients and families, teamwork, and compliance with facility and company policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program, with a minimum MS or MA in SLP.
ASHA-certified with CCCs, or eligible 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, procedures, 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 read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is 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 the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines (SLP CFY only).
Chart appropriately and timely.
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.