Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Ft. Worth•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is based at Garden Terrace at Fort Worth, a nursing home in Fort Worth, Texas, providing skilled nursing care and inpatient and outpatient therapies. Depending on credentials, the SLP establishes and adjusts patient goals, oversees or follows clinical fellowship treatment plans, and documents care appropriately.

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.
Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and keep it current throughout employment.
Proficiency 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, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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 (SLP CCC only).
Oversee and evaluate care given 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.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, patients, families, and support departments, and help plan for patient needs.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department programs and policies, company policies, and compliance procedures; maintain confidentiality and complete required compliance training.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.