Speech Pathologist | Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The SpeechLanguage Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services. We are looking for an experience Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic team!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts appropriate evaluations assesses home environment (as appropriate) and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient representative (if any) and caregivers.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patient caregiver and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Prepares clinical notes.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patients function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• As appropriate participates in case conferences in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speechlanguage therapy plan of care.
• Participates in the HHAs quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education Experience Knowledge Skills & Abilities)

• Must have a masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing. If licensure is not required the speech-language pathologist must have completed or be in the process of completing 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience). In such case the speech-language pathologist is to have performed not less than nine months of supervised full-time speech-language pathologist services after obtaining a masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.
• A minimum of one years clinical experience in SpeechLanguage Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners patients etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid drivers license maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.