Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Blount County • Louisville, TN

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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 position is PRN as needed. Depending on credentials, the SLP establishes and modifies functional patient goals, oversees and evaluates care provided by SLP Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) clinicians, or follows treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). The role includes timely charting, appropriate use of therapy software, patient and family liaison, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program with a minimum 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 meet 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, and kept current throughout employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
• Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• 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 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 CFY only).
• Follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in applicable areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and follow company policies and compliance requirements.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level