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 PRN at Life Care Center of Evergreen, a skilled nursing facility in the Evergreen area. New graduates are welcome, and the team offers support to clinicians who are new to long-term care. The stated PRN compensation range is $50–$55; the posting does not specify the pay period or unit. The SLP works with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver care. Depending on credentials, the clinician establishes and modifies treatment goals, may oversee SLP Clinical Fellowship Year clinicians, or follows treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP with a Certificate of Clinical Competence. The position requires appropriate state registration or licensure, current CPR certification, accurate and timely documentation, and adherence to facility and company policies.
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 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, maintained current during employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures and of the 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 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 timely.
- Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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Career Level
Entry Level
