Speech Pathologist - Home Care - Full Time (Vestal)

Position Summary :

The incumbent will ensure the delivery of high quality, safe home speech therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards, and requirement.

Education, License & Cert :

Be a graduate of recognized school of speech therapy with a a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Current licensure in the state of primary practice is required.

Experience :

Experience working with an adult and geriatric population is preferred.

Essential Functions :

1. To ensure the delivery of high quality, safe home speech therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards, and requirements.

2. Communicates and demonstrate a professional image / attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.

3. Provide population appropriate therapeutic interventions resulting in positive outcomes as judged by quality monitoring and patient satisfaction.

4. Document the course of patient care including progress made, continuing need for treatment and response to treatment.

5. Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.

6. Participating in continuing education / professional development activities.

7. Participate in performance improvement management activities and committees sponsored by the agency and the Guthrie Healthcare System.

8. Contribute to the delivery of costeffective care, maintaining visit and productivity requirements, as stipulated, by agency administration.

9. Independent judgement and excellent planning and problemsolving skills are required.

Other Duties :

1. Travel for this position is always required.

2. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

The pay range for this position is $33.55 - $53.14