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 may be filled by an ASHA-certified SLP with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or by a candidate eligible for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) toward ASHA certification. Responsibilities and oversight vary according to credential status: an SLP CCC establishes, assesses, and modifies patient goals and may oversee and evaluate care provided by SLP CFYs; an SLP CFY follows treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and applicable federal and state guidelines. The SLP documents care appropriately and promptly, uses therapy software accurately, collaborates with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team, and maintains professional relationships, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and applicable requirements. The position also requires dependable attendance, sound judgment, customer service, and the ability to assist with patient evacuation and perform the physical activities described in the posting.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program with a minimum of an MS or MA in speech-language pathology.
- ASHA certification (CCCs), or eligibility for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) toward 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.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- 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.
- Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
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 (SLP CFY only).
- Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
- Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
- Implement and interpret departmental 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, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
- Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
