GHC_ Speech Language Pathologist_ FFS

JOB TITLE : FFS SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

REPORT TO : REHAB MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY : To provide service to patients who have speech and language problems, as ordered by the primary medical doctor.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A master's degree and certification of clinical competence in speech pathology granted by American Speech language and Hearing Association
• A license and current registration to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State.
• One full year of supervised institutional and one year home care experience is preferred.
• Meets state health status requirements.

RESPONSIBILITES :

• Assesses patient's speech and language abilities and deficits.
• Prepares an initial assessment of the patient's condition and perform periodic reassessments.
• Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner's plan of treatment for therapy services and according to agency policies.
• The plan of care must include the type of services rendered, an estimated duration of treatment, the frequency of visits with clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals.
• Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.
• Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
• Documents type of treatment and patient's response on designated clinical progress notes.
• Complete cases conferences, prepare discharge summaries of service, and complete documentations on appropriate forms and as indicated.
• Participates in the review, revision and implementation of patient care policies and procedures, relating to speech-language pathology.
• Instructs other health care personnel, the patient and other care takers in methods to assist patient in home therapy programs to improve, correct, and / or accept the patient's disability.
• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the plan of care forms established for the patient.
• Collaborates with other health care team members on as ongoing basis to ensure continuous coordination.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary and case conferences, staff meetings and in service programs as required.
• Participates in the agency's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement / PIP as assigned.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
• Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Salary Range : $80 - $100 per visit, depending on the type of visit.

Please note visit rates may vary depending on location, type of visit, and population.

Other details

• Job Function Girling NY
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Fee For Service
• Min Hiring Rate $80.00
• Max Hiring Rate $100.00
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 100
• Telecommute % 0
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree
• Job Start Date Monday, March 18, 2024

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