Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Centers of America; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEUs

Student loan repayment

Career advancement

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and holidays

Personal day and sick leave

Job summary

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide direct rehab care to patients upon physician referral. The role requires MS/MA in SLP, active licensure, and ASHA CCCs eligibility with CFY options. New grads welcome; CPR must be current.

Work includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a skilled nursing setting. The position is full-time with hourly pay in the $40–$53 range, DOE, and opportunities for CEUs, career advancement, and

Qualifications

• MS/MA SLP degree from an accredited program
• ASHA CCCs or eligible CFY to pursue CCCs
• Active/state licensure in good standing
• CPR certification required or obtainable on hire

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Coordinate with patients, families and departments to plan for needs
• Maintain body mechanics and safety
• Make independent decisions when warranted
• Know and follow post-acute care laws, regulations and guidelines
• Implement and interpret department programs and procedures
• Uphold patient rights, safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain professional relationships and confidentiality
• Follow Life Care conduct and compliance training
• Establish and modify measurable goals for patient progress
• Oversee and evaluate CFYs (SLP CCC only)
• Follow CFY treatment plans under supervision (SLP CFY only)
• Chart timely and accurately
• Use therapy software effectively
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients
• Assist in evacuation when needed
• Demonstrate reasoning and good judgment
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary team-based care
• Comply with physical requirements of the role
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Education

MS or MA SLP

ASHA CCCs or CFY eligibility

State licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 53 Pay Rate Minimum: 40 Shift: Days

Job Type: Full-time, PRN

Wage Range: $40- $53, $50 - $55DOE

• 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

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilitiesoperateas Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

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

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Position Summary

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

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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