Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This is maternity leave coverage from January 2027 through March 2027. The SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals when holding an SLP CCC. The role may also involve overseeing and evaluating care provided by SLP Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) clinicians. An SLP CFY follows treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
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 maintained as current during employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Good body mechanics.
- Dependable, regular attendance.
- 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 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.
- 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 adequately for patient needs.
- Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
- Follow applicable practices, procedures, laws, regulations, guidelines, department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and complete required compliance training.
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Career Level
Entry Level
