Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Sandpoint • Sandpoint, ID

3d

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. Life Care Centers of America facilities are skilled nursing facilities serving long-term care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. SLPs work in a patient-centered environment with an interdisciplinary team of nursing, therapy, and medical staff, serving patients with varied orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. Patient populations may vary by facility.

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 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.
• 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 facility functions.
• 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 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 company standards.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only).
• Oversee and evaluate care provided 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 with the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• 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, as well as company policies and compliance procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others; protect confidential information; and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and use sound reasoning and judgment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level