(PRN) Speech Language Pathologist (Etowah County, AL) - ProHealth Home Health

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice • Gadsden, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients intermittently in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and the 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. The position works indoors in the Agency office and patients’ homes and involves travel to and from patient homes. The role is classified as high risk and may supervise Home Health Aides as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and a license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state where services are furnished; alternatively, successful completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing them), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and a successfully completed nationally approved examination.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve or maximize patients’ communication and help return them to optimum, productive living within their capabilities.
• Provide the full range of Speech Language Pathology services ordered by the physician.
• Participate periodically with other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Direct and supervise personnel, including Home Health Aides, as assigned.
• Take patients’ initial histories and conduct initial evaluations.
• Perform skilled procedures.
• Consult physicians regarding changes in treatment and report patients’ progress to physicians.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs.
• Present in-service training to Agency staff periodically and participate in in-service programs.
• Complete and submit initial evaluations, plans of treatment, and goals to the physician for approval; obtain physician recertification every 60 days when continued treatment is needed.
• Write a progress note for each visit, reevaluations when the expected treatment duration is reached, and discharge summaries.
• Make supervisory visits every 14 days for each patient seen by a Home Health Aide, as assigned.
• Assist physicians in evaluating patients’ functional levels.
• Help develop and revise plans of care as necessary.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Advise and consult with families and other Agency personnel.
• Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation within Agency-defined time frames.
• Use ICD-10 codes appropriately.
• Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers