Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Cleveland • Cleveland, TN

1d

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 role involves establishing, assessing, and modifying realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals for SLP CCCs; overseeing and evaluating care provided by SLP CFYs; and following treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC when working as an SLP CFY. The SLP charts appropriately and promptly, uses therapy software accurately, and works productively with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team. The position also requires dependable attendance, professional conduct, confidentiality, compliance with company policies, and the ability to assist with patient evacuation.

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 9-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; certification must remain current during employment.
• Proficiency 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 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 for patients 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.
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
• Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level