Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Compassus•Tawas City, MI

About The Position

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - PPV PRN models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation, promotes the Compassus philosophy, and upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct. The role fosters positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders while providing services to clients with speech and language complications. Home therapy is provided under the direction of the attending physician, with participation by the family, nurse, or another responsible person as necessary. The position provides specialized speech therapy and assesses and treats speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other care team members; develops and maintains plans of care and documentation; and supports continuity and quality of services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
At least one year of experience in a home health setting.
Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in the state or states of employment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and regulatory materials; write reports and correspondence; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace hospice philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

Use infection control measures to protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Maintain professional growth and competency, attend required in-services, and participate in in-service programs.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate services, and provide referrals as appropriate.
Ensure continuity of quality patient care in accordance with the plan of care and document services appropriately.
Supervise and provide clinical direction to the Home Health Aide/UP to support quality and continuity of service.
Provide services and treatments requiring substantial and specialized speech therapy skills.
Educate clients and families about the disease process.
Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive OASIS/Agency assessments of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using appropriate tests and measures, and maintain records including goals.
Develop, implement, document, and revise the Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members, and evaluate care plan effectiveness and outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.