Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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 SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals when holding SLP CCC credentials. SLP CFYs follow treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and may oversee and evaluate care provided by SLP CFYs when applicable. The role includes documenting care, using therapy software, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting patient safety and evacuation procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program, with a minimum MS or MA in SLP.
- ASHA certified (CCCs), or eligible for a 9-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 able to maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
- Ability to perform competency requirements including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and to adhere to company policies and compliance procedures.
- Ability to demonstrate dependable, regular attendance; concentrate; use reasoning skills and good judgment; and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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 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 timely.
- 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 or projects as appropriate.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to adequately plan for patient needs.
- Follow company policies, confidentiality requirements, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
