Immediate Start! Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Company: Cottesmore of Life Care
Location: Gig Harbor
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description /n Cottesmore of Life Care is located in Gig Harbor, often/nreferred to as the "Maritime City." Residents enjoy a quaint downtown/narea with waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and scenic harbor views. The/ncity's maritime heritage and community events create a welcoming and engaging/nenvironment. /n/n/n/n Cottesmore Care Center was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best/nNursing Homes. /n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n Position Summary/n 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. /nEducation, Experience, and Licensure Requirements/n /n - Graduate of an accredited program in speech therapy (minimum MS or MA SLP) /n - 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. /n - Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. /n - One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred /n - CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. /n /nSpecific Job Requirements/n /n - Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate /n - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail /n - Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs /n - Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times /n - Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action /n - Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility /n - Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department /n - Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation /n - Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. /n - Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information /n - Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures /n - Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training /n /nEssential Functions/n /n - Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals /n - (SLP CCC only) Must be able to oversee and evaluate care given by SLP CFYs /n - (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 /n - Chart appropriately and timely /n - Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately /n - Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients /n - Assist in the evacuation of patients /n - Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance /n - Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment /n - Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team /n - Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours /n - Read, write, speak, and understand the English language /n /n An Equal Opportunity Employer

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