Purpose of Job 

This casual position is responsible for the delivery of individualized assessment, care planning, intervention and discharge of Speech Therapy.

Job Functions 

1. Performs discipline specific evaluations, OASIS assessments, care planning, interventions, documentation of care, and discharge of client cases according to RMC, agency, and professional standards.
2. Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview, agency and professional resources to promote continued quality care.
3. Communicates with the client, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that client needs are addressed and authorization is obtained.
4. Serves as a client advocate to obtain referrals, to advise and utilize appropriate Ridgeview, agency and community resources to meet client needs.
5. Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operations, customer base, department operations, visit procedures, and chart audit procedures.
6. Demonstrates competencies in the specialized are of Home Health, and utilization of reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for the provision of safe and effective care.
7. Provides effective supervision of home health aides and other applicable caregivers when Speech Therapy is provided.
8. Participates in meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives as directed.
9. Provides professional and courteous service to internal and external customers.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience 

• See License/Certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to work independently and organize tasks
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior.
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to promote Home Health and Rehab Specialties services.
• Knowledge of basic computer function and Microsoft Office applications.

License/Certifications 

• Licensed Speech Therapist, valid in Minnesota.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Valid MN Driver’s license and meets Ridgeview’s age and insurability requirements.

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