Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Sign-on/Relocation Bonus $10,000

Life Care Center of Richland is located along the ColumbiaRiver, offering residents stunning waterfront views and a plethoraof outdoor activities. The city boasts a strong sense of community,excellent educational institutions, and a growing tech industry.Richland's numerous parks, trails, and cultural events provide avibrant and active lifestyle.Life Care Center of Richland is along-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for itsextraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapyservices, and high employee morale and retention. We are currentlylooking for a Full-time and PRN Speech Language Pathologist to joinour team.We offer:* Full-time: $45- $60/hr DOE* Sign-on/RelocationBonus: $10,000* PRN: $65/hr* Mentorship programs available - newgrads welcome* Continuing education and growth opportunities* Partof a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states* In-house rehabprograms with empowering work environmentsPosition Summary:TheSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care inspeech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordancewith all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Carestandards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:*Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS orMA SLP)* ASHA certified (CCCs) OR must be eligible for 9 monthClinical 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 inapplicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standingthroughout employment.* One (1) year experience in post acute careor related setting preferred* CPR certification upon hire or obtainduring orientation. CPR certification must remain current duringemployment.Specific Job Requirements:* Participates in communityhealth matters/projects as appropriate* Proficient in MicrosoftWord, Excel, and e mail* Liaisons with patients, families, supportdepartments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs*Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times* Possess the abilityto make independent decisions when circumstances warrant suchaction* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as thelaws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the postacute care facility* Implement and interpret the programs, goals,objectives, policies, and procedures of the department* Performproficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to:patient rights, and safety and sanitation* Maintains professionalworking relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.* Maintainsconfidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information*Understand and follow company policies including harassment andcompliance procedures* Displays integrity and professionalism byadhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Codeof Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssentialFunctions:* Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable,timely, and functional goals* (SLP CCC only) Must be able tooversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs* (SLP CFY only) Must beable to follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients underdirection of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with Federaland State guidelines* Chart appropriately and timely* Utilizetherapy software appropriately and accurately* Exhibit excellentcustomer service and a positive attitude towards patients* Assistin the evacuation of patients* Demonstrate dependable, regularattendance* 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 moveintermittently during working hours* Read, write, speak, andunderstand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity EmployerbyJobble