Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Heritage Healthcare•West Lafayette, IN

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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 may involve establishing, assessing, and modifying functional 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) candidates. SLP CFYs may also be responsible for care under applicable federal and state guidelines. The SLP documents care appropriately and promptly, uses therapy software accurately, works productively with an interdisciplinary team, and maintains professional relationships and confidentiality. The position requires dependable attendance, customer service, sound judgment, and the ability to assist with patient evacuation. It also involves intermittent sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving during work hours.

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 as current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to perform competency-related duties, including those involving patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
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.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

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 and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
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 dependable, regular attendance.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
Follow department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and comply with applicable facility laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships, and follow company policies and compliance procedures.