Speech Language Pathologist / PRN

Adoration Home Health and Hospice•Griffin, GA

68d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services to patients in their home environment or alternative setting according to the organization’s policies and procedures. Evaluates patients and develops speech therapy treatment programs in collaboration with the physician and provides speech therapy treatments to patients. Administers complex active and passive therapeutic exercise. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients / caregivers in learning and improving activities of daily living.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited school
Valid license from the state practicing in
Current CPR certification
Ability to administer manual therapeutic exercises; instruct, motivate, and assist clients in non-manual exercises and functional activities
Ability to evaluate cognitive, swallowing, expression, understanding, and fluency and develop a plan of care based on findings
Professional appearance and demeanor
General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software applications
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues
Ability to learn and complete various educational goals during orientation

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses and analyzes of patient care needs and establishes mutual goals with the patient and/or caregiver for a comprehensive plan of care including discharge planning
Assesses the patient’s environment with particular attention to safety to ensure the environment is suitable for the delivery of safe and effective care
Assesses the patient support system and utilization of available community resources to ensure optimum level of care
Identifies therapy diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions; makes additions or changes to ensure the patient problems are comprehensively addressed and progress documented
Upon receipt of the Physician’s orders, interprets and implements those services and programs related to Speech Therapy
Ensures these orders are carried out in a professional manner satisfying professional ethics, patient rights and State and Federal codes and regulations
Initiates and coordinates the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and ensures integration of care
Documents additions and/or changes to the patient plan of care
Re-evaluates the patient’s progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician’s direction
Provides patient and caregiver education relating to diagnosis, medications, infection control, and safety measures in accordance with the plan of care
Conducts comprehensive medication reviews and ensure patients and their caregiver, if any, receive information regarding the patient’s medication regimen, including but not limited to frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindications
Provides education to the patient and their family regarding medication administration, actions, side effects, etc. (as above)
Provides written materials for patients and their families
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes
Provides all aspects of case management to enhance patient outcomes
Completes and submits all required documentation within established agency guidelines
Ensures compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standards
Requisition and management of equipment and supplies required to increase the client’s function and independence as appropriate to care
Demonstrates teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient care
Coordination of all aspects of the patient care with internal as well as external care providers
Instructs patient/caregivers of the safety measures appropriate to care
Maintains universal precautions and infection control standards to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases. Appropriately disinfect/sanitize/transport equipment and supplies used for patient care; and use proper medical waste disposal techniques
Recognition of changes in patient status and reporting appropriately
Provides clear, concise, and complete reporting of patient status in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
Completes documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
Demonstration of proficiency in OASIS documentation including timeframes and response accuracy
Reports all incidents per agency and regulatory standards
Follows policies and procedures according to agency, state, and regulatory standards
Use of safe body mechanics to prevent personal injury to self or patient
Functions within the Scope of Practice
Attends and participates in staff meetings, patient care conferences, in-services and other meetings as requested
Maintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor patient rights
Participates in the agency’s QAPI program by communicating problem areas identified and recommendations to address problem areas; data collection; attendance at periodic QAPI meetings; and participation in performance improvement projects as requested
Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice