Speech Language Therapist

Schedule

• 3 days a week Monday-Friday
• Territory: Millersport, Adelphi, Amanda, Baltimore, Bremen, Carroll, Carroll, Reflections-Lancaster, Lancaster, Laurelville, Pleasantville, Rushville, Stoutsville, Sugar Grove, Tarlton, Thurston, Kingston, Thornville, Ashville, Bloomingburg, Circleville, Commercial Pt., Derby, Harrisburg, Jeffersonville, New Holland, Orient, Washington Ct. House, Williamsport, Reynoldsburg, Brice, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Lithopolis, Lockbourne, Pickerington, Columbus, E. Cen Columbus, German Village, S Columbus, Columbus, Columbus - NE Central, Whitehall, Rickenbacker, Columbus (Airport), Linwood, Edgewater Park

Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The SLP educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The SLP is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Qualifications & Attributes

• A current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as a SLP is preferred
• Home care experience is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
• Knowledgeable on speech therapy best practices
• Ability to make appropriate speech therapy judgments
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Provides skilled speech therapy as ordered by the attending physician
• Evaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
• Develops an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Informs health care staff through certain phases of speech therapy which they may use to work with the patient
• Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function
• Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels and instructs patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of procedures and any equipment
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in education programs and in-services as mandated by state law
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

Health Qualifications

• Must be able to meet all physical position requirements
• Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation
• An annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test
• Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Physical Demands

• Constantly (66%–100% of the time): Reading, Speaking, Writing, English communication skills, Computer/PDA usage, Sitting, Hearing and seeing, Hearing in person, Hearing on the phone, Talking in person, Talking on the phone, Close-up vision work
• Frequently (34%–66% of the time): Walking, Bending, Standing, Driving, Lifting up to 50 lbs. (with or without assistance), Stooping (bending at the waist), Stretching and reaching, Hand and finger dexterity, Distinguishing smell and taste
• Occasionally (2%–33% of the time): Climbing