Speech Language Pathologist Home Health

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of speech therapy plans of care for patients.
• Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluation and communicates with the physician before start of care and as needed.
• Completes appropriate OASIS assessments.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, patients & families.
• Documents care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the medical records.
• May participate in agency quality improvement programs.
• Maintains proper documentation for billing.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.
• Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
• Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient property.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Evaluates outcomes of treatment plan and plans discharge as appropriate.
• Serves as a supervisor for Home Health Aide as appropriate.
• Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
• Attends in-services and meetings as required.
• Collaborates with service provider furnishing contract services to the patient as needed.
• Participates in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.
• Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.