Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job at Life Care Center of Kennewick, Kennewick, WA

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  • Life Care Center of Kennewick
  • Kennewick, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Life Care Center of Kennewick is located in the heart of\nWashington's wine country. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with access\nto over 200 wineries, beautiful parks along the Columbia River, and a thriving\narts scene. Kennewick's sunny climate and outdoor recreational opportunities\nmake it an ideal place for those who love nature and community events.

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Position Summary\n

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.

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

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