Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care jobs in Kent, WA

Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care assesses and treats speech and language disorders and impairments in a home care setting. Conducts evaluations of an individual's speech and language skills using applicable diagnostic materials and tools. Being a Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care develops treatment plans that utilize appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, and materials. Establishes treatment priorities that include advising, educating, and counseling. Additionally, Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care completes required documentation to record assessment and progress. Collaborates with physicians, family members, and other clinical providers to provide effective therapies. Ensures that treatment that is provided aligns with patient needs and is within the guidelines set by the payer. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment. Requires a master's degree in speech pathology or equivalent. Requires ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and applicable State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Life Care Center of Puyallup
  • Puyallup, WA FULL_TIME
  • Life Care Center of Puyallup

    • $40 - $55 / hour
    • In-house therapy programs
    • Continuing education and growth opportunities
    • Part of a network of over 200 skilled nursing facilities

    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

  • 7 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Life Care Center of South Hill
  • Puyallup, WA FULL_TIME
  • Life Care Center of South Hill in Puyallup, Washington, is proud to have earned the 2020 Bronze National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health PRN
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Bonney Lake, WA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will:Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health PRN
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Federal Way, WA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will:Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health PRN
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Graham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will:Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health PRN
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Lakewood, WA FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will:Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN
  • CHI Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Seattle, WA
  • Description CHI Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital 60-bed inpatient Rehab hospital to serve patients recovering from str...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN
  • CHI Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Silverdale, WA
  • Description CHI Franciscan Rehabilitation Hospital 60-bed inpatient Rehab hospital to serve patients recovering from str...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,143 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Spanaway, WA
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Spanaway, Washington. Job Descriptio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CF Speech Language Pathologist
  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Lakewood, WA
  • School-Based Openings for the upcoming school year in Lakewood, WA, start your career with SSG! The Stepping Stones Grou...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CF Speech Language Pathologist
  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Renton, WA
  • School-Based Openings for the upcoming school year in Renton, WA, start your career with SSG! The Stepping Stones Group ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Rehabilitation
  • Lifepoint Health®
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, is building a new rehabilitation hospital in Lynnwood, Wa...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CF Speech Language Pathologist
  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Monroe, WA
  • School-Based Openings for the upcoming school year in Monroe, WA, start your career with SSG! The Stepping Stones Group ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,882 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Spanaway, WA
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Spanaway, Washington. Job Descriptio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. It is the sixth largest city in the state. Kent is in the heart of the Seattle–Tacoma metropolitan area, located 19 miles south of Seattle and 19 miles northeast of Tacoma. Incorporated in 1890, it is the second oldest incorporated city in King County, after Seattle. Kent's population as of April 2010 was 92,411 according to the 2010 census. The total grew to an estimated 128,458 as of July 1, 2017, owing primarily to annexation. Kent is divided into three major regions: East Hill, the Valley, and West Hill. Downtown Kent is loc...
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Income Estimation for Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care jobs
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Kent, Washington area prices
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