Home Health PRN Speech and Language Pathologist

POSITION SUMMARY :

It is the function of the speech pathologist, through physician referrals to evaluate and provide service to homebound patients of the agency who have speech and language problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties :

• Administers speech therapy evaluations when requested by the agency for patients who are accepted for care only by the agency in accordance with its admission policies.
• Informs the patient / caregiver of his / her rights as per agency policy. Includes patient / caregiver in initial care planning and when modifying plan of care.
• Observes, records and reports to the multidisciplinary team the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in the patients condition.
• Provides direct age-appropriate speech service to patients under a physicians plan of care. Records and reports to the physician and the nurse case manager patients response to therapy.
• Consults with the multidisciplinary team and integrates speech therapy services into the total patient plan of care.
• Provides formal and informal patient education based on age-appropriate educational goals mutually set by patient / caregiver and members of the health care team.
• Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech program and provides guidance as necessary to assure a high quality of service.
• Supervises the home health aide when appropriate.
• Counsels the patients and their family members regarding the patient's speech and language disturbances.
• Reevaluates the patient's progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician's direction.
• Assists in referring patients to speech and audiology clinics and other community agencies.
• Submits all documentation of patient care according to Agency standards.
• Through individual and group staff education programs, prepares the nursing and other staff to assist patients with their speech and language problems.
• Maintains appropriate records on visits to patients, including evaluations and plans for care of speech patients.
• Provides liaison contact and follow-up with other community agencies.
• Represents the agency at community functions as indicated.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS : The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above :

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Possesses a certificate of clinical competence in speech of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Speech pathology licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license.

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.

The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and / or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.

Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance :

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees :

Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.