Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

About the role

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Life Care Centers of America provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Liaises with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• 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 direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Absorb and assist in the evacuation of patients
• Display dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP)
• ASHA certified (CCCs) OR must be eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in order to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meet ASHA credentialing criteria
• Once achieved, must maintain ASHA credentialing
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State
• Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP)
• Experience: One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply

Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and email proficiency
• Good body mechanics
• Independent decision-making ability
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Therapy software proficiency
• Excellent customer service and positive attitude
• Dependable and regular attendance
• Reasoning and judgment skills
• Effective communication and teamwork

Benefits

• Full-time benefits package including continuing education credits (CEUs), flexible scheduling, student loan repayment opportunities, career advancement, and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Accounts

Pay

$45 - $55 per hour DOE

Schedule

Fully remote, PRN