Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

17d•Onsite

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. Care is delivered in a patient-centered environment through collaboration with nursing, therapy, and medical staff. Patients may have orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, or other post-acute needs, and the patient mix varies by facility. The position is offered as full-time or PRN. New graduates are welcome. The stated wage range is $45–$60, depending on experience. A sign-on bonus is listed as $5,000 for CFY and $10,000 for CCC. Benefits are identified for full-time employees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program, with a minimum MS or MA in SLP.
ASHA certification (CCCs), or eligibility for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification and/or meeting 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.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to perform competency requirements including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
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.
Good body mechanics.

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.
Exhibit excellent customer service and 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 adequately plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, company policies, and department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and complete required compliance training.