Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Requirements

• A current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a SLP is preferred.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on speech therapy best practices. Ability to make appropriate speech therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled speech therapy as ordered by the attending physician
• Evaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
• Develops an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Informs health care staff through certain phases of speech therapy which they may use to work with the patient
• Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function
• Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels and instructs patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of procedures and any equipment
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in education programs and in-services as mandated by state law
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a SLP is preferred.
• Home care experience is desired.