What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist-10k Sign On Bonus!! position at Frontier Home Health?
Description
Position Summary
Assessment & Care Planning
Regulatory & Qualification Requirements
Position Summary
- Evaluates, plans, and administers speech-language pathology services to patients in their place of residence.
- Provides services in accordance with physician orders, the individualized Plan of Care, agency policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Promotes optimal patient outcomes through restoration, maintenance, and prevention of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), Accreditation standards, and agency quality initiatives.
Assessment & Care Planning
- Performs comprehensive speech-language evaluations, including OASIS assessments at required time points, when applicable.
- Assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing function.
- Evaluates pain status and incorporates appropriate interventions.
- Identifies environmental and safety risks in the home and implements appropriate interventions.
- Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient-specific needs.
- Establishes measurable, functional, patient-centered goals.
- Assesses need for durable medical equipment (DME) and adaptive devices.
- Implements speech therapy interventions consistent with professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Provides dysphagia management, cognitive-linguistic therapy, voice therapy, communication training, and related modalities as indicated.
- Modifies or discontinues interventions based on ongoing assessment and patient response.
- Develops and instructs patients/caregivers in home exercise programs.
- Utilizes interventions that optimize patient safety and minimize risk of healthcare errors.
- Incorporates evidence-based practice in all treatment modalities.
- Obtains physician orders for certification, recertification, and changes to the Plan of Care.
- Communicates patient status changes promptly to the interdisciplinary team and Agency leadership.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other team members to coordinate care.
- Provides timely verbal and written communication regarding orders and clinical findings.
- Completes clinical documentation within agency-required timeframes
- Ensures documentation supports:
- Homebound status (when applicable)
- Medical necessity
- Skilled need
- Measurable progress toward goals
- Adheres to all Agency documentation, billing, payroll, and compliance policies.
- Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation standards governing home health services.
- Participates in internal audits and survey readiness activities.
- Performs transfer and discharge planning in accordance with Agency policy and regulatory standards.
- Provides discharge summaries with objective outcome measurements.
- Coordinates community resources to support continuity of care.
- Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participates in performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Attends required in-services and continuing education programs.
- Maintains professional competency and licensure requirements.
- Adheres to Agency dress code and professional conduct standards.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Practices in accordance with professional ethical standards.
Regulatory & Qualification Requirements
- Current, unrestricted state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
- Minimum two (1) years of clinical experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or related setting (home health preferred).
- Knowledge of Medicare CoPs and home health regulations.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Proof of current automobile insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology standards of practice.
- Understanding of home health regulations and documentation standards.
- Ability to work independently in a home setting.
- Critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to assess psychosocial needs and respond appropriately.
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients (up to 50 lbs.).
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to work in varied home environments.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage caseload demands.