Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Life Care Centers of America; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist in Ocala, FL. The SLP provides direct rehab care in speech therapy per physician referrals, adhering to all laws and Life Care standards. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualifying experience.

Required: MS/MA in SLP, ASHA CCCs or CFY eligibility, active Florida licensure, and CPR certification. New grads welcome; one year experience preferred. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and email is expected.

Qualifications

• MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility required/considered.
• Current active state licensure required.
• CPR certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct speech therapy rehab per physician referral.
• Participates in community health matters/projects.
• Liaises with patients, families and departments to plan patient needs.
• Maintains patient charts and documents accurately.
• Utilizes therapy software for treatment planning and progress notes.
• Demonstrates professionalism and adheres to policies.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent decision making

Attention to detail

Education

MS/MA in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification (CCC) or CFY eligible

Active Florida licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email software

Job description

$5,000 sign on bonus for candidates with qualifying experience.

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’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 attendanceConcentrate 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

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