What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health position at SSM Health Home Health Services?
Overview
SSM Health Physical Therapy -Home Care
Western Territories, West of St. Louis
Speech Language Pathologist Therapist (FT)
*Mileage Reimbursement*
SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist Therapist to join our Home Care Team servicing our Western territories west of St. Louis.
Home Care provides a variety of home care services to meet a variety of needs. Our services can be arranged quickly and efficiently by a single phone call - and referrals can be made by physicians, case managers, social workers, family and friends, or by request from the patient.
Generous benefits package including:
- Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Tuition Assistance
- Clinical Advancement Program
- National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
- Excellent Orientation Program
- New Grad Mentorship
Responsibilities
- Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs
- Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities
- Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination
- Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge
- Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care
- Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule. Notifies supervisor of scheduled openings and concerns with caseload management
- Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner and ensures accurate and timely charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist Therapist required
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required
- Home Care Requirements: One or more years of clinical experience and valid state Driver’s License
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans