Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech Therapist (ST) / Clinical Fellow (CF)

Life Care Centers of America; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time

In-house rehab programs

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Clinical Fellow to deliver direct speech therapy to patients under physician referral. The role is full-time, day shift with an hourly pay range and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff.

Applicants may include Clinical Fellows (CFY) and must be ASHA-certified or eligible for CFY. Position may involve floating to Briarwood facility and requires licensure in the state and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• MS/MA SLP degree required
• ASHA CCCs or CFY eligibility required
• Current state license in good standing
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation
• 1 year experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics
• Possess ability to make independent decisions when warranted
• Understand and follow facility policies and compliance training

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Education

MS/MA SLP

ASHA CCCs or CFY

State licensure

CPR certification

1 year experience preferred

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech Therapist (ST) / Clinical Fellow (CF)

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 55 Pay Rate Minimum: 40 Shift: Days

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time!

Clinical Fellows are welcome!

At Western Hills Care Center, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and community focused environment. Located in Lakewood, CO, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center provides short-term rehabilitation, short term care and nursing support. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. This opportunity is Full Time and will primarily be stationed at Western Hills. However, this opportunity will also be asked to float to our Briarwood facility. We hope you will consider joining our team,

• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.3 Google Star Rating out of 153 reviews

Western Hill Health Care Center offers:

• In-house rehab programs
• Reimbursed Continuing Education Units (CEU) of choice

Compensation Range

• Full Time: $40 - $52
• PRN: $50 - $55

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;
• 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