Speech Language Pathologist

Job Role: Speech Language PathologistLocation : Pasco, WAMust-Have QualificationsDescribe how your candidate meets each of the must-haves. Use this as a place to highlight your candidate's strengths.ACTIVE WASHINGTON SLP LICENSE0 / 500INPATIENT REHAB EXPERIENCE0 / 500OPEN TO NEW GRADS0 / 50Must-Haves1 Active Washington SLP license2 inpatient rehab experience3 open to new gradsJob DescriptionLifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve.Success within a company doesn't just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization's goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will:Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.Document patient care in accordance with Kindred Healthcare, Inc., regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will have:Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHAMinimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.Current CPR certification.Strong organizational and communication skills.We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package that includes an invaluable orientation program, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and much more while working with a healthcare leader!• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families.• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees• 6 paid holidays for full time employees• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees• 401(k) retirement plan