IDD Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Care
About The Position
Extended Home Care is seeking an experienced and reliable home care Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to conduct home visits for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in The Bronx. The organization services all 5 boroughs and will consider applications for all locations. The SLP will provide speech therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This includes assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participating in the development of the total plan of care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable treating a pediatric population and available after 3 pm.
Requirements
- A master’s degree and certification of clinical competence in speech pathology granted by American Speech language and Hearing Association
- A license and current registration to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State.
- Meets state health status requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One full year of supervised institutional and one year home care experience is preferred.
- Available after 3pm.
- Comfortable with treating a pediatric population.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient’s speech and language abilities and deficits.
- Prepares an initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessments.
- Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s plan of treatment for therapy services and according to agency policies.
- Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.
- Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
- Documents type of treatment and patient’s response on designated clinical progress notes.
- Complete cases conferences, prepare discharge summaries of service, and complete documentations on appropriate forms and as indicated.
- Participates in the review, revision and implementation of patient care policies and procedures, relating to speech-language pathology.
- Instructs other health care personnel, the patient and other care takers in methods to assist patient in home therapy programs to improve, correct, and/or accept the patient’s disability.
- Participates in the development and periodic revision of the plan of care forms established for the patient.
- Collaborates with other health care team members on as ongoing basis to ensure continuous coordination.
- Participates in inter-disciplinary and case conferences, staff meetings and in service programs as required.
- Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
- Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
- Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401k + Company match
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- PTO Package
- Paid Orientation
- Employee Referral Program
- Travel Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
