Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

About the role

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position at Life Care Centers of America involves providing direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral. This role operates within the framework of 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
• Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times
• Possesses 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
• Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Performs proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only)
• Oversees and evaluates care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CFY only)
• Follows speech therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and State guidelines
• Charts appropriately and timely
• Utilizes therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Affords assistance in the evacuation of patients
• Displays dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicates and functions 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
• 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)
• Licensure: Currently registered/licensed in applicable State
• Certification: ASHA certified (CCCs) OR eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification (CCCs) and/or meet ASHA credentialing criteria
• Experience: 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

Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and email proficiency
• Good body mechanics
• Independent decision-making ability
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Confidentiality maintenance
• Code of Conduct adherence
• Goal establishment and modification
• Supervision and evaluation of SLP CFYs
• Treatment plan implementation and interpretation
• Therapy software utilization
• Excellent customer service and positive attitude
• Evacuation assistance
• Dependable attendance
• Reasoning and judgment skills
• Effective communication and teamwork

Benefits

• Full-time benefits package including continuing education credits (CEUs), student loan repayment, opportunities for 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

$40 - $50, $55-60 DOE

Schedule

Flexible scheduling