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

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice • Pell City, AL

5d

About The Position

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, 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 in patients’ homes, with travel to and from patient homes. The role is identified as high risk and may supervise Home Health Aides as assigned.

Requirements

• A master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and a state license as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state where services are furnished; or successful completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing it), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and successful completion of a nationally approved examination.
• Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
• Ability to participate in physical activity, work for extended periods while standing and engaged in physical activity, perform moderate lifting, and do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve or maximize patients’ communication.
• Help patients return to optimum and productive living within their capabilities.
• Periodically participate with other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Provide the full range of Speech Language Pathology services ordered by a physician.
• Direct and supervise personnel as assigned.
• Take initial history and complete initial evaluations.
• Perform all skilled procedures.
• Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment.
• Write reports to physicians regarding patient progress.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs.
• Periodically present in-service training to Agency staff members.
• Complete and submit an initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, to the physician for approval; obtain physician recertification every 60 days when treatment continues; write a progress note at each visit, a reevaluation when the expected treatment duration is reached, and a summary upon discharge.
• Make a supervisory visit every fourteen days for each patient seen by a Home Health Aide, as assigned.
• Assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
• Help develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Advise and consult with families and other Agency personnel.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time