Speech Language Pathologist SLP Home Health PRN

Compassus•Panama City, FL

12d

About The Position

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist provides services to clients with speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician, with participation by family members, nurses, or other responsible people as necessary. This PRN role includes assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; developing and documenting plans of care; educating clients and families; and coordinating care with physicians and other health care professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
At least one year of experience in a home health setting.
Active, unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in the state or states of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Attend required in-services and participate in in-service programs to support professional growth and competency.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals to coordinate services and make appropriate referrals.
Ensure continuity of quality patient care according to the plan of care and document care appropriately.
Supervise and provide clinical direction to the Home Health Aide/UP to support quality and continuity of service.
Provide services or treatments requiring substantial and specialized speech therapy skills.
Educate clients and families about the disease process.
Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive OASIS/Agency assessments of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using appropriate tests and measures; maintain records and establish goals.
Develop, implement, document, and revise the Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members; evaluate care plan effectiveness and outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.