Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Sarasota • Sarasota, FL

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 and regulations and Life Care standards. The role requires experience with long- and short-term care programming and comfort working with residents who have a dementia diagnosis.

The SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies functional therapy goals when credentialed as an SLP CCC. SLP CFYs follow treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and applicable federal and state guidelines. The position also involves timely documentation, appropriate use of therapy software, coordination with patients and families, and productive participation on an interdisciplinary team.

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 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, and maintained as current throughout employment.
• Must be experienced with long-term and short-term care programming.
• Must be comfortable, caring, and understand the principles of working with residents who have a dementia diagnosis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, and 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 perform competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise 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.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals, when working as an SLP CCC.
• Oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs, when working as an SLP CCC.
• Follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines, when working as an SLP CFY.
• Chart appropriately and on time.
• 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.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level