Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Attleboro•Attleboro, MA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients referred by a physician, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position works in an in-house rehabilitation program and collaborates with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team. The role may involve establishing and modifying functional therapy goals, supervising Clinical Fellowship Year clinicians when applicable, or following treatment plans under the direction of a supervising certified SLP when applicable.

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; certification must remain current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
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 provided 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 (SLP CFY only).
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.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department programs and procedures, and company policies.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.