Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Heritage Healthcare Services•Las Cruces, NM

26d

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, delivering, supervising, and evaluating speech therapy services for agency patients in accordance with physicians’ Plans of Care and applicable federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures. The role includes direct speech therapy services, interdisciplinary care planning, patient and caregiver education and counseling, clinical documentation, coordination with physicians and other care providers, and monitoring patient responses and condition changes. The position also participates in agency quality improvement and training activities, supervises home health aides when applicable, and takes part in the regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator.

Requirements

Reliable transportation and a working telephone, as required by the nature of the position.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the state where services are furnished.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive and OASIS assessments.
Conduct ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of patients.
Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Provide services ordered by the physician and indicated in the plan of care.
Provide counseling to patients, caregivers, and families.
Educate patients and caregivers.
Prepare clinical notes.
Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate, regarding the current plan of care.
Coordinate with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient.
Participate in the agency’s QAPI program.
Participate in agency-sponsored in-service training.
Perform direct speech therapy services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with physician orders and with client consent.
Update the plan of care as ordered by the physician in response to changes in patient condition, progress toward goals, and new or changed physician orders.
Observe, record, and report reactions to treatment and changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or the physician.
Supervise home health aides at least every 14 days, if applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Clinical Manager and/or Administrator.
Participate in the regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator.