Position Summary <p>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.</p> Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP)</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.</li> <li>One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred</li> <li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.</li> </ul> Specific Job Requirements <ul> <li>Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail</li> <li>Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs</li> <li>Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times</li> <li>Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li> <li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li> <li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li> <li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li> <li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li> <li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li> <li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's <em>Code of Conduct</em> and completes mandatory <em>Code of Conduct</em> and other appropriate compliance training</li> </ul> Essential Functions <ul> <li>Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals</li> <li>(SLP CCC only) Must be able to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs</li> <li>(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</li> <li>Chart appropriately and timely</li> <li>Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately</li> <li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li> <li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li> <li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li> <li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li> <li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li> <li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li> </ul> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?hpOEVJHkfW%2fOOhlnM7rwrFZnknW7mwRAr" width="0" height="0" />