HOME HEALTH SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

ABOUT THE JOB

Service Line : Home Health

Job Title : Speech Language Pathologist

Reports To : Branch Director

Position Objective

The speech-language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech / language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and / or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices / aids as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per agency policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient / family / caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family / caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology

Requirements

• Possesses a degree which includes an internship from an approved Master's program in Speech-Language Pathology, or as required by applicable law and / or regulation.
• Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Is certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current BLS Hands On CPR certification.
• Travel - This is a traveling position. Must maintain a valid driver's license, active auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements and an operational vehicle.

MH-RW

$45 - $50 an hour

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