Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

To conduct assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The ST also plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore communicative and swallowing abilities.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must hold a current and valid therapy license in the state employed. 

• Possess a master’s degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent) from a university program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association (ASHA). 

• A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech Therapy. 

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. 

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. 

• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient’s communication and swallowing disorders by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures. 

• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore and/ or improve communicative activities of daily living, and to treat swallowing disorders. 

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care. 

• Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve the patient’s ability to swallow and communicate. 

• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care. 

• Instructs other agency personnel and patients’ family members in activities of speech therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient. 

• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome. 

• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance/ Improvement Program.  

• Fallows state guidelines and maintains appropriate documentation when supervising an Assistant in speech. 

• Maintain code of ethics set by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. 

• Adhere to all the company’s policies and procedures. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.