Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Hilliard•Hilliard, FL

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 offers flexible hours, up to full time. The SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals when credentialed as an SLP CCC. An SLP CFY follows treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and, where applicable, the SLP CCC oversees and evaluates care provided by SLP CFYs. The role includes documenting care, using therapy software, collaborating with patients and the interdisciplinary team, and supporting patient safety and service needs.

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, and kept current throughout employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to perform competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
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 CCC only).
Follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines (SLP CFY only).
Chart appropriately and timely.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Exhibit excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
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 applicable facility practices, procedures, laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and compliance procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.