Speech Pathologist Home Health PRN, Day

Job Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individuals according to principles and practices of Speech/Language Pathology. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in the development of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides direction and supervision to Speech/Language students and Certified Nursing Assistants in the area of patient care.

About the Role

An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required.

Essential Functions

• Performs appropriate initial speech therapy assessments and reassessments and designs a speech therapy plan of care within the time frames required by the Agency.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in speech therapy.
• Selects, performs and interprets the results of ST examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, developmental and pulmonary systems.
• Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations as determined by the appropriateness of the patient.
• Incorporates appropriate objective tests and measures to facilitate outcome measurement.
• Uses Agency assessments and screening tools as a part of the assessment process ex). High risk for rehospitalization tool, Falls Assessment tool, nutritional screening, screening for abuse and neglect, oxygen safety, spiritual assessment.
• Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the ST treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care.
• Documents assessment findings, including OASIS assessment responses, accurately and in the timeframes established by CMS and Agency policy using only Agency approved terminology and abbreviations.
• In collaboration with the patient's physician, establishes the plan of care for the individual patient based on the results of the patient assessment.
• Reviews available documents from the referral source that may assist in the development of the patient plan of care - i.e. Acute care discharge summary, rehabilitation notes.
• Designs/redesigns the treatment plan as appropriate for the patient's developmental age, educational level, and cultural background.
• Designs a plan of care that is coordinated and integrated with other services the patient is receiving.
• Actively encourages the patient and caregiver to participate in the development of the plan of care.
• Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the evaluation. Long-term and short-term goals are appropriate, achievable and measurable within a specified time frame.
• Documents the plan of care timely according to Agency policies.
• Plans for the discharge of the patient taking into consideration other disciplines, goal achievement, and patient outcomes.
• Based upon reassessment findings and the patient's response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated by the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assists with the orientation and ongoing development of Agency staff members as needed.
• Promotes healthcare in the community through education and assistance at community events.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Master's degree from an ASHA accredited program
• Experience - One (1) year experience in Speech Pathology
• In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses - SC SLP Licensure from the Board of SLP Examiners or SLP Compact Commission.
• A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.