Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Company: Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Escondido
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

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 ProfileWhat do you need to be a successful Speech Language Therapist at Kindred? Here are the top traits we're looking for: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 We asked Stephanie, Vice President Regional Operations: Tell us about your career path with Kindred Hospitals. Employee Q&A A View of KindredWe offer a variety of Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO plan options.401(k) PlanEmployees can contribute pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction.Paid Time OffYour work/life balance is important to us. We offer our employees a flexible Paid Time Off program.Wellness ProgramWe offer tools, resources and support for weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation and making overall healthier choices.CommunityCommunity involvement is consistent with our company's principles and with our mission of customer service and quality care.Professional Choice AccountFree money is set aside for all therapists to help with education, training, and uniforms.Benefits and RecognitionOur 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

As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will:

• Play an important part in helping ourpatient 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 withregulatory, 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.
• 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.
  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.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and weekends. Salary: $38 - $70 / hour
    • We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this pay range, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this range. Benefits:
      • 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
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