Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Company: Life Care Center of Morristown
Location: Hilliard
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Details: * Shift: Day
* Status: Full-Time 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 in post acute care or related
setting 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'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 attendance * 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care Center of Morristown, Jacksonville , Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Healthcare , Hilliard, Florida
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