Hospice Speech Therapist PRN

Addus HomeCare•Hermitage, PA

22h

About The Position

Helping Hands Hospice is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist to support Hermitage and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. What We offer: Flexible Hours Great culture and team atmosphere 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Mileage reimbursement Employee Referral Program Employee Discount Programs What Youll Do: Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patients function. Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations and some basic, informal audio logical assessment in accordance with the plan of care Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated. Prepare a report of each patients diagnostic evaluation and make recommendations Advise, consult, and teach appropriate procedures and supportive activities to patient, family members and other agency staff Provide direct speech service to patient under a providers plan of care. Records and reports to the provider of the patients response to therapy Participate in the development of the plan of care Assist provider in evaluating the level of function and developing a plan of care As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate. Serve on the clinical record review committee Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of patient Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards Teaches clients how to properly use therapy techniques

Requirements

Possess certification of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
Licensed as a speech therapist in the state in which practicing
At least one (1) year acute care setting or equivalent experience
Possess knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy
Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Responsibilities

Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patients function.
Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations and some basic, informal audio logical assessment in accordance with the plan of care
Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
Prepare a report of each patients diagnostic evaluation and make recommendations
Advise, consult, and teach appropriate procedures and supportive activities to patient, family members and other agency staff
Provide direct speech service to patient under a providers plan of care.
Records and reports to the provider of the patients response to therapy
Participate in the development of the plan of care
Assist provider in evaluating the level of function and developing a plan of care
As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
Serve on the clinical record review committee
Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of patient
Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
Teaches clients how to properly use therapy techniques