Speech Language Pathologist
Life Care Center of Tucson • Tucson, AZ4d
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Life Care Center of Tucson•Tucson, AZ
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist 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 a skilled nursing facility serving long-term care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation. Patients have varied orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs, and care is delivered in a supportive, patient-centered environment through an interdisciplinary team. The SLP establishes, assesses, and modifies functional therapy goals when credentialed as an SLP CCC. An SLP CFY follows treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and may oversee and evaluate SLP CFYs when qualified. The position also includes timely documentation, appropriate use of therapy software, communication with patients and families, and collaboration with facility staff.
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.
- Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification throughout 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 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 serving as an SLP CCC.
- Oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs when serving in the applicable role.
- Follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines when serving as an SLP CFY.
- Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
- Communicate and work productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
- Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance and provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
- Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain patient and company confidentiality and professional working relationships.
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