You haven't searched anything yet.
JOB SUMMARY:
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A person who meets the education and experience requirements for a certificate of Clinical
Competency in Speech Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language
Hearing Association, or
2. A person who meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of
accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
5. Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
10. Instructs patients and family members in home programs.
11. Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency's staff members.
12. An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and
submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is
necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A
reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written
upon patient's discharge.
13. A supervisory visit is made every fourteen days on each patient seen by a home health aide
as assigned.
14. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
15. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
16. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
17. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
18. Participates in inservice programs.
19. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
JOB RELATIONSHIP:
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
2. Workers Supervised: Home Health Aide as assigned
Full Time
$85k-100k (estimate)
05/20/2023
07/17/2024
The job skills required for Speech Language Pathologist include Speech Language Pathology, Speech Therapy, Patient Care, Speech Pathology, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Speech Language Pathologist. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Speech Language Pathologist. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Speech Language Pathologist positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Speech Language Pathologist, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Speech and Language Therapy Manager that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Speech Language Pathologist. You can explore the career advancement for a Speech Language Pathologist below and select your interested title to get hiring information.