Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP)

Eden Health•Reno, NV

12d

About The Position

The Home Health Speech Therapist provides speech, language, and swallowing assessments and therapy to patients in a home health setting. The role coordinates care with physicians, healthcare team members, HHA staff, patients, and families to support safe, effective care and optimal outcomes. The therapist maintains accurate documentation and OASIS data, follows HHA policies and applicable regulations, participates in quality improvement and interdisciplinary conferences, and maintains professional competency.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
A state license as a speech-language pathologist in the state where services are provided; or, if the state does not license speech-language pathologists, completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or current accumulation of supervised clinical experience), at least nine months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field, and successful completion of a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the secretary.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments.
Obtain physician orders for certification and recertification of home speech therapy services.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members and HHA office staff verbally and in writing in a timely manner.
Communicate physician orders to healthcare team members and HHA staff in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
Coordinate care planning and delivery with physicians, healthcare team members, and HHA staff.
Deliver speech therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s clinical status, needs, and age.
Assess and reassess patient pain appropriately and use appropriate pain management modalities.
Provide therapy in an environment that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Support a culture of safety and quality.
Address and support cultural practices when they do not harm the patient or others or interfere with the planned therapy.
Participate in the HHA’s information management and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
Comply with HHA policies and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Accurately complete the OASIS data set and submit required documentation in accordance with HHA policy and regulations.
Submit verification of completed visits in accordance with HHA policy.
Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance with HHA policy.
Maintain knowledge of community resources and identify and access resources to meet patient and family needs and support outcomes, transfers, and discharges.
Manage time and work effectively, provide scheduled patient visits, and complete care within designated timeframes.
Maintain and update professional performance, knowledge, and skills to ensure continued competency.

Benefits

Benefits available starting as early as 30 days after start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings and a family-first culture.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education options.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, concerts, sporting events, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status.