What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist - Home Care Oak Creek position at Horizon Home Care & Hospice?
Horizon Home Care & Hospice has taken great pride in hiring and nurturing the very best healthcare professionals since we were established in 1990. Joining the Horizon team is an opportunity to positively impact the lives of many individuals throughout our community, no matter what your role may be.
We are a growing, thriving not-for-profit leader comprised of individuals who care about their community and believe in Horizon's mission. Become a part of our family and feel valued and respected. Feel like you're home.
Horizon Home Care and Hospice is seeking experienced therapists to join our top-notch Rehab team. Our rehabilitation family consists of the very best physical therapists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and support staff. We value compassion and patient advocacy.We value the importance of our employees Life/Work balance.With that in mind, our physical therapists have the ability to virtually create their ideal jobs, all while having the satisfaction of helping those in your community.
As aSpeech Therapist, you will provide evaluation and therapy services in the homes of clients who require skilled intervention to restore function and prevent disability following disease, illness, injury or loss of a body part withinOak Creek, Racine, Kenosha service area. You will take an interdisciplinary team approach, under the direction of a physician.
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We are a growing, thriving not-for-profit leader comprised of individuals who care about their community and believe in Horizon's mission. Become a part of our family and feel valued and respected. Feel like you're home.
Horizon Home Care and Hospice is seeking experienced therapists to join our top-notch Rehab team. Our rehabilitation family consists of the very best physical therapists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and support staff. We value compassion and patient advocacy.We value the importance of our employees Life/Work balance.With that in mind, our physical therapists have the ability to virtually create their ideal jobs, all while having the satisfaction of helping those in your community.
As aSpeech Therapist, you will provide evaluation and therapy services in the homes of clients who require skilled intervention to restore function and prevent disability following disease, illness, injury or loss of a body part withinOak Creek, Racine, Kenosha service area. You will take an interdisciplinary team approach, under the direction of a physician.
- Assess clients' physical, cognitive, behavioral, communication, emotional and social status;assess home safety, medication management and fall risk.
- Assess clients' functional rehabilitation status to determine the current "level of functioning, self-care, self-responsibility, independence and quality of life" per JCAHO Rehabilitation Standards.
- Submit accurate, complete and timely discipline assessments, OASIS data sets, physician orders and certifications / re-certification paperwork per Agency policy.
- Select, apply and modify skilled interventions appropriate to the client's environment based on identified problems / needs, diagnoses, prognosis, anticipated goals, desired outcomes and client treatment choices.
- Establish a plan of care with interventions that reflect current, valid research findings supporting appropriateness to meet clients' needs.
- Case conference with team membersregularly which includes creating PCW / HHA Care Plans, initiating and updating Plans in accordance with patient needs and Agency policy.
- Work/Life BalanceNO ON-CALL & NO WEEKENDS & NO HOLIDAYS!
- Competitive Pay & Mileage Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan, including an Employer Match
- Extensive orientation program to help you succeed in your new role
- Career development & advancement, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, Wellness Program and More!
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