Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Center of Blount County; Louisville (TN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Responsibilities include establishing goals, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team while adhering to post-acute care guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Formación

• MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• ASHA CCCs or CFY eligibility and credential maintenance.
• Active state license in good standing.
• New grads welcome; 1 year experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or obtained during orientation; current throughout employment.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in community health projects as appropriate.
• Plan for patient needs with liaisons to patients and families.
• Maintain body mechanics; emphasize safety and sanitation.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional relationships.
• Establish and modify measurable goals for therapy.
• Chart accurately and timely; use therapy software.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee CFYs (SLP CFY/CCC) as applicable.

Educación

MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCCs or CFY eligibility and credential maintenance

State licensure in good standing

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Descripción del empleo

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 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