Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Life Care Center of Wilbraham

Wilbraham, MA Shift: Day Live the Mission As one of the largest

privately-owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation providers in the

nation, we have the experience and resources to help you do MORE in your

career! Get MORE FLEXIBILITY with variable scheduling Make MORE

CONNECTIONS with collaborative, interdisciplinary teams Experience MORE

GROWTH with mentorship programs & continued education See MORE

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES with patient-centered care & state-of-the-art

equipment 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