Speech Language Pathologist - LTAC Hospital

Company: Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

We are continuing our COVID-19 best practices. You may expect to have more digital experiences in the Kindred interview process. Speech Language Pathologist - LTAC Hospital Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Job #: 402739 As a Kindred Speech Language Therapist, you'll focus on each unique patient, assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing. Our supportive, collaborative environment allows you to be at your best as you create a fun and dynamic healing environment for you and your patients. Join us and see all you can accomplish at an organization that embraces kindness, stays focused on the patient, and promotes and rewards both individual achievement and team success. Glassdoor Reviews and Company Rating Success Profile What do you need to be a successful Speech Language Therapist at Kindred? Here are the top traits we're looking for:

• Detail-oriented
• Responsible
• Logical
• Productive
• Results-driven I've been here several years, and I'm still learning every single day. Also, there's nothing like someone being able to hear their voice for the first time. - Jackie, SLP, Kindred Chicago Central A View of Kindred We offer a variety of Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO plan options. 401(k) Plan Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction. Paid Time Off Your work/life balance is important to us. We offer our employees a flexible Paid Time Off program. Wellness Program We offer tools, resources and support for weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation and making overall healthier choices. Community Community involvement is consistent with our company's principles and with our mission of customer service and quality care. Professional Choice Account Free money is set aside for all therapists to help with education, training, and uniforms. Benefits and Recognition Our goal is to offer valuable compensation and incentive programs that enables us to attract, reward, retain, and motivate highly qualified individuals. Compensation can include bonus plans and recognition for going above & beyond.
  Description
  
  Position: Speech Language Pathologist Setting: LTAC HospitalFTE: Full-time (32 hours/week)City / State: Washington, DCExperience required: FEES experience-- Kindred Rehabilitation Service s is the largest diversified provider of rehabilitation therapy in the country. Through RehabCare and Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services, we provide leading therapy to more than 2,000 sites of service across different settings in the care continuum and have been managing rehab for more than 30 years. We provide rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech-language therapies to virtually every care setting including inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing, home health, long-term acute care and assisted living. With locations across 47 states, we are certain to have a rehab job for you. Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents. Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders. The goal of our team is to focus on each patient as an individual to ensure that we are meeting their clinical needs and creating a fun and dynamic healing environment. Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident and family we serve. Ranked as one of Fortune magazine's "Most Admired Healthcare Company" for 8 years, Kindred welcomes you to join our team and build a career that touches lives. 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 Peoplefirst, 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. Clinical, clinic, geriatric, geriatrics, Healthcare, health care, Homecare, home care, home health, homehealth, hospital, inpatient, licensed therapist, licensed SLP, licensed S.L.P., licensed ST, licensed S.T., licensed speech therapist, licensed speech language pathologist, neuro, neurological, medical, medical care, therapist, therapy Care Manager, therapy case manager, therapy case management, therapy Job, therapy Jobs, ST job, ST jobs, S.T. job, S.T. jobs, SLP job, SLP jobs, speech therapy job, speech therapy jobs, speech therapist job, speech therapist jobs, Oasis, outpatient, outpatient clinic, out patient, outpatient rehab, outpatient SLP, outpatient speech, outpatient therapist, outpatient speech therapy, outpatient speech therapist, PRN, PDM, rehab, rehab SLP, rehab S.L.P., rehab speech therapist, rehab setting, rehabilitative, therapeutic, skilled visit, SNF, therapy, travel ST, travel S.T., travel SLP, travel S.L.P., travel therapist, travel speech therapist, traveling ST, traveling S.T., traveling speech therapist, travel speech language pathologist, traveling SLP, traveling S.L.P., traveling speech language pathologist, speech language pathology, speech language pathologist, Speech/Language Pathologist, Speech-Language Pathologist, speech therapy, Speech & Language Pathology, Speech & Language therapy, speech and language therapy jobs, SP, SLP, SP, ST, S.L.P., S.T., S.P., CFY, SLP-CCC, SLP-CFY, swallowing, dysphasia, aphasia, audio, CCC, CFY rehabilitation services, rehabcare, hospital rehabilitation services, inpatient rehabilitation services, skilled rehabilitation services, IRF, HRS, SRS, RHC, RHB #MON-HRS
    Qualifications
    
    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 ASHA
    • Minimum 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. If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here . Get the latest job openings based on your skills and background sent directly to your inbox. Connect with Our Recruiters Share some preliminary info about yourself and we will contact you to discuss your career and future opportunities.

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