Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team of caring professionals. The Speech Language Pathologist will provide care to patients in their homes under the orders of the patients physician in coordination with other team members.

Patient Centered Care

• Assess and document patient/client needs and observation of patient’s condition at each visit. Report changes timely to patient’s interdisciplinary care team.
• Record and report to physician results of patient/client assessments, treatments, and recommendations for further services as appropriate at the following times: certification, change of care, recertification, missed visits and discharge.
• Provide direct quality speech-language therapy care or supervision of that care.
• Provide education, support and teaching of care to the patient/client, family, or other caregivers.
• Complete assigned admission visits, conducting comprehensive physical and environmental assessments and assessment of risk factors related to medical diagnosis.
• Develop/revise individualized SLP care plans and goals.
• Develop discharge plan with the patient/client and/or family/caregiver.
• Initiate referrals to other disciplines, health care providers or community groups as indicated.
• Maintain quality charting and records as required by agency policy and federal and state regulations.
• Be knowledgeable of payer source guidelines.

Case Management

• In coordination with other disciplines, develop and implement individualized plan of care with patient/client and/or family/caregiver that promotes highest level of wellness attainable for each patient.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team, physicians and other providers/individuals in development, revision and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Be responsible for planning, recording and follow through of patient/client schedule; provide schedule to designated staff.
• Complete and submit OASIS data sets within required time frames.

Other Duties

• Supervise and train staff as appropriate to patient’s plan of care.
• Participate with student assignments as indicated.
• Maintain therapy skills through attendance at Annual Skills Fair or other continuing education opportunities.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as requested.
• Keep a daily record of time worked per agency policies.

Experience:

• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in good standing with discipline specific licensing/certification agency and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronical medical records) and email functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist looking to make a difference in patients' lives. Actual wage will be determined by experience. Employment is contingent on being able to pass background check and MVR check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

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