Speech-Language Pathologist: Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Life Care Centers of America; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Clinical Fellows welcome

Job summary

Life Care Center of Casper in Casper, Wyoming, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide direct rehab care in speech therapy per physician referral, in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include a graduate degree (MS/MA SLP), ASHA CCCs or CFY eligibility, current state license, CPR, and a preference for 1 year of experience; new grads are welcome. Strong Word/Excel skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP).
• ASHA certified (CCC) OR must be eligible for 9 month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification (CCC) and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Word processing

Excel

Email

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCCs OR CFY eligibility

Wyoming licensing

CPR certification

New grad friendly

Tools

ASHA credentialing

Job description

Life Care Center of Casper in Casper, Wyoming, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide direct rehab care in speech therapy per physician referral, in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include a graduate degree (MS/MA SLP), ASHA CCCs or CFY eligibility, current state license, CPR, and a preference for 1 year of experience; new grads are welcome. Strong Word/Excel skills and teamwork are essential.