Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Description

Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct rehabilitation care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for career advancement into leadership roles 2. Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach 3. Help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life Apply Now Job Type: Full-time, PRN Wage Range: $45 - $60 DOE New Grads Welcome Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 CFY, $10,000 CCC   Benefits(full-time):   Continuing Educion Credits (CEUs) Flexible scheduling  Student loan repayment  Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles  401(k) retirement plan with company mch  Vacion, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave th begins accruing on day one Life insurance, short/long term disability  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts    Setting & Populion Served  Life Care Centers of America facilities opere as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) th provide:  Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassione daily assistance  Short term, sub-acute rehabilition for pients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury  Collaborive care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together  A diverse pient populion including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs  Pient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help pients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, pient-centered environment.  Position Summary The Speech Language Phologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to pients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulions, and Life Care standards. Educion, Experience, and Licensure Requirements Gradue 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 certificion (CCCs) and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria. Once achieved, must maintain ASHA credentialing. Currently registered/licensed in applicable Ste. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply CPR certificion upon hire or obtain during oriention. CPR certificion must remain current during employment. Specific Job Requirements Participes in community health mters/projects as approprie Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail Liaisons with pients, families, support departments, etc., to adequely plan for pient needs Demonstre good body mechanics all times Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulions, 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: pient rights, and safety and sanition Maintains professional working relionships with all associes, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informion Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandory Code of Conduct and other approprie compliance training Essential Functions Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only) Must be able to oversee and evalue care given by SLP CFYs (SLP CFY only) Must be able to follow speech therapy trement plans for pients under direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federal and Ste guidelines Chart appropriely and timely Utilize therapy software appropriely and accurely Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive titude towards pients Assist in the evacuion of pients Demonstre dependable, regular tendance Concentre and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communice and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer Apply Now