Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Michigan City•Michigan City, IN

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 assessing patients and establishing, assessing, and modifying realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals for SLPs with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). SLPs in a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) follow treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines. The SLP charts appropriately and on time, uses therapy software accurately, provides excellent customer service, and works productively as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position requires dependable attendance, professional and confidential conduct, and the ability to assist with patient evacuation. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program; minimum MS or MA in Speech-Language Pathology.
ASHA-certified with CCCs, or eligible for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year 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 keep it current during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of practices, 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 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 preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
For SLP CCCs, establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
For SLP CFYs, follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
For SLP CCCs, oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs.
Chart appropriately and timely.
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, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and company policies.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and complete required compliance training.