Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Franciscan Health•Michigan City, IN

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About The Position

Franciscan Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to provide patient-centered speech and language care. The role involves individualized therapy to help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing skills, with treatment adapted to each patient’s needs and response to therapy. The Speech Language Pathologist conducts evaluations, provides treatment and follow-up services, documents assessments and other pertinent information, reassesses goals, and plans for discharge. The position also includes selecting and using assistive equipment, coordinating care with patients and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies, and educating patients and support people about treatment plans and goals. Travel is required up to 75%.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
At least 1 year of speech therapy experience.
Speech Pathologist (SPE) state licensing board credential.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) credential.
American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Driver’s license.
Auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of home health experience.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive speech and language evaluations, treatment, and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
Complete appropriate goal reassessment and discharge planning.
Provide speech therapy, including selecting and using assistive equipment.
Collaborate with patients, healthcare personnel, and outside agencies to coordinate care.
Provide speech and language therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Train and educate patients, family members, or other support people, and document their understanding of the treatment plan and goals.