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 includes establishing and modifying patient goals for SLPs with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or following treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC for clinical fellows (CFYs). The SLP charts appropriately and on time, uses therapy software accurately, supports patient safety and evacuation, and works with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team. This is a PRN position paying $55 per hour.
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.
- Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification during employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
- Ability to perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- 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 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.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
- Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
- Follow department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as company policies and compliance procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
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Career Level
Entry Level
