Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Richland•Richland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients referred by a physician, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is based in skilled nursing facilities serving long-term care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation. The patient population may include people with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. Care is delivered in a supportive, patient-centered environment alongside an interdisciplinary team. The position is open to new graduates. SLPs with ASHA certification (CCCs) establish, assess, and modify functional patient goals and may oversee and evaluate care provided by SLP Clinical Fellowship Year candidates. SLP CFYs follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program; a minimum MS or MA in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
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.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
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 perform the physical activities listed for the role, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving 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 (SLP CCC only).
Oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CCC only).
Follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines (SLP CFY only).
Chart appropriately and timely.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and comply with company policies and training requirements.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.