Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene is located in a city
renowned for its pristine lake and outdoor recreational activities. Residents
enjoy boating, hiking, and skiing, as well as a charming downtown area with
boutique shops and restaurants. Coeur d’Alene's natural beauty and community
events make it a desirable place to live and work.
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 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.
We offer : 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
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 appropriateProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mailLiaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needsDemonstrate good body mechanics at all timesPossess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential 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 guidelinesChart appropriately and timelyUtilize therapy software appropriately and accuratelyExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer