Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech Therapist

Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center•Hilo, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP)
ASHA certified (CCCs) OR must be eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria. Once achieved, must maintain ASHA credentialing.
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Nice To Haves

CCCs required (no CFY)
Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care experience preferred
One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply

Responsibilities

Establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only)
Oversees and evaluates care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CFY only)
Follows speech therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines
Charts appropriately and timely
Utilizes therapy software appropriately and accurately
Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assists in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrates dependable, regular attendance
Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicates and functions productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, pushes, pulls, stoops, walks, reaches, and moves intermittently during working hours
Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times
Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Is knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Performs proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training