PRN Speech Therapist ( SLP ) - Facility

About the position

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist. This individual will be providing services at St. Louis ARC & the Promise Homes.

Responsibilities

• Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
• Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs.
• Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency’s staff members.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.

Requirements

• A person who meets the education and experience requirements for a certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
• A person who meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.