Speech Language Pathologist Home Health PRN Tampa/St Petersburg Areas

Compassus•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist PRN 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 the family, nurse, or other responsible person as necessary. The position delivers specialized speech therapy, assesses speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, and develops and coordinates care plans to support quality and continuity of care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
At least one year of experience in a home health setting.
Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) 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.
Maintain professional growth and competency by attending required in-services and participating in in-service programs.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals to coordinate services and make appropriate referrals.
Ensure continuity and quality of patient care according to the plan of care, with appropriate documentation.
Supervise and provide clinical direction to the Home Health Aide/UP to ensure quality and continuity of service.
Provide services and 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, and maintain records including goal setting.
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.