Speech Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

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 9-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification and/or meet ASHA credentialing criteria; must maintain ASHA credentialing once achieved.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and able to 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, 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 (SLP CCC only).
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by SLP CFYs (SLP CFY only).
• Follow speech therapy treatment plans under the direction of a supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
• Participate in community health matters or 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.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.