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 role is based in skilled nursing facilities serving long-term-care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. Care is delivered through an interdisciplinary team and supports functional progress and quality of life for a diverse patient population, including people with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. Patient mix may vary by facility. SLPs with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals, and may oversee and evaluate care provided by SLP Clinical Fellows (CFYs). SLP CFYs follow 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 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures, 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.
- One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
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 CCC only).
- Follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of a 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.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
- Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
- Follow departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and use concentration, reasoning, and good judgment.
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Career Level
Entry Level
