Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of New Market•New Market, VA

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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 involves establishing and modifying functional 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 Fellowship Year (CFY) clinicians. The SLP charts in a timely manner, uses therapy software accurately, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and supports patient safety and care 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 9-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification and/or meet 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, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and sound judgment, and 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.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors and protect confidential information.
Follow company policies and compliance procedures, including completing required training.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.