Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Compassus•Portland, OR

6d•$51 - $71

About The Position

Providence at Home with Compassus is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to clients with speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is delivered under the direction of the attending physician, with participation from family members, nurses, or other responsible people as needed. The role models Compassus values and philosophy, upholds its Code of Ethical Conduct, and promotes positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. The position develops and implements speech therapy services according to patients’ needs and interdisciplinary plans of care. It includes patient assessment and evaluation, OASIS assessments, communication with physicians, education for patients, families, and team members, timely documentation, and coordination with other care providers. The position also supports patient rights, safety, quality improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
Minimum of one year of experience in a home health setting required.
Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in the state or states of employment required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing speech therapy plans of care in consultation with referring physicians.
Visit patients to assess and evaluate their needs, communicate with physicians before the start of care and as needed, and complete appropriate OASIS assessments.
Provide education and instruction to team members, patients, and families.
Document care accurately and promptly, maintain medical records and patient EMRs, and submit required paperwork.
Provide speech-language pathology services in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care, including recommending alternative communication methods and speech and swallowing exercises.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient and family care, exchange information, problem-solve, and receive staff support and education.
Participate in agency quality improvement programs when requested.
Evaluate treatment outcomes and plan for discharge as appropriate.
Supervise Home Health Aides as appropriate.
Accept direction from the Director of Clinical Services and meet or exceed productivity standards.
Use company resources responsibly and educate the community about the company’s services.
Respect patient rights and report patient or family grievances, complaints, allegations of abuse or misappropriation of property, and observed accidents or incidents to appropriate persons.
Follow standard precautions and infection-control procedures, observe patient safety needs, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Educate staff about psychosocial aspects as needed and attend required in-services and meetings.
Collaborate with contracted service providers and other agency personnel as needed.
Participate in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested.
Maintain appropriate billing documentation and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to support customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.