Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance


• Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury


• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together


• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Job Type

PRN

Education, Experience, And Licensure 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 meeting 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.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail


• Liaisons 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


• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.


• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information


• 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 mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals


• (SLP CCC only) Must be able to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs


• (SLP CFY only) Must be able to 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


• Assist in the evacuation of patients


• Demonstrate 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


• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer