Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Morgan County•Wartburg, TN

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 with Life Care Center of Morgan County, Tennessee, and supports the facility’s in-house rehabilitation programs. The SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies functional patient goals when appropriately credentialed, follows or oversees speech therapy treatment plans as applicable to credentialing status, documents care, and works with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team. The role requires professional conduct, confidentiality, dependable attendance, and compliance with company policies and applicable post-acute care requirements. New graduates are welcome to apply. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered with full-time status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program; 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.
Current registration or licensure in the applicable state and an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained current throughout employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of 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 read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

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 for patients 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.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain 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 for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
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 and use sound reasoning and judgment.
Perform required movement and physical activities during working hours, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently.