Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Darcy Hall of Life Care•West Palm Beach, FL

17d

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 position requires graduate-level speech therapy education, applicable state registration or licensure, and ASHA certification or eligibility to complete a Clinical Fellowship Year toward certification. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for the full-time position.

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 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.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
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 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.
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 professional working relationships with associates, vendors, patients, families, and support departments, and liaise as needed to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, department programs and procedures, patient rights, and safety and sanitation practices.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and use sound reasoning and judgment.