Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Puyallup•Puyallup, WA

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. Life Care Centers of America facilities are skilled nursing facilities serving long-term-care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. Care is delivered collaboratively with nursing, therapy, and medical staff to a varied population that may include orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. The patient mix varies by facility. The role supports patients in making functional progress and improving quality of life in a patient-centered environment. The SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies functional patient goals when holding an SLP CCC. SLPs in a Clinical Fellowship Year follow treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC. The position also includes timely and accurate charting, use of therapy software, customer service, interdisciplinary communication, and dependable attendance. Full-time benefits are listed in the posting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program, with a minimum MS or MA in SLP.
ASHA certified (CCCs), or eligible for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria; must 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 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.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.

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 in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
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 in a timely manner.
Use 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.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
Follow department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.