Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist

Join our award-winning team! Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene was named one of U.S. News World Report 2025 Best Nursing Homes. Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene is a long-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for its extraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.

Job Description

• Provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
• Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Performs proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
• Charts appropriately and timely.
• Utilizes therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assists in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicates and functions productively on an interdisciplinary team.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times.
• Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Benefits

• PRN: $50-$55/hr DOE.
• Mentorship programs available - new grads welcome.
• Continuing education and growth opportunities.
• Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states.
• In-house rehab programs with empowering work environments.