Advanced Home Health of Cincinnati is looking for a PRN Speech Therapist to add to our Home Health team.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of speech language pathology who is licensed in the state of Tennessee.
• Current license in the state to practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years SLP experience preferred. Home care experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team.
• Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Reviews client referral information and responds to request and inquiries as appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical supervisor regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for home care services.
• Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made.
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designed forms and submits per Agency guidelines within forty-eight (48) hours.
• Determines appropriateness of referral for home care services and responds per Agency policy and standard guidelines.
• Performs initial ongoing client assessments based on Agency policy and standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services.
• Performs comprehensive assessments including OASIS data collection where indicated.
• Considers the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability for client needs to be met in the home.
• Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals (therapist, social services, pastoral care, and supportive services), client, and families in developing a comprehensive, coordinated plan for care.
• Directs, plans, and initiates appropriate action independently and responsively in home care situations.
• Identifies and assesses overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions and/or recommendations reflecting consideration of immediate and long-range effects (frequency of visits, components of care plan, additional services).
• Works with a team of RNs, LPNs, Therapists, Social Services, and Home Health Aides to provide effective and quality home care services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 16 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road