Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship Year - NYC
About The Position
Extended Home Care of NY is seeking Clinical Fellowship Year Speech-Language Pathologists to conduct home visits in New York City under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The speech therapist, whether contracted or employed through the organization, provides services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. Services may include assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status and participating in the development of the overall plan of care. The role assesses patients' speech and language abilities, prepares initial and periodic evaluations, develops and delivers individualized rehabilitative services, documents treatment and responses, and coordinates care with patients, caregivers, and other health care team members. The position also participates in case conferences, policy and plan-of-care reviews, quality improvement activities, and agency meetings and training.
Requirements
- Master’s degree.
- Certification of clinical competence in speech pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- License and current registration to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State.
- Meet state health status requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One full year of supervised institutional experience and one year of home care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ speech and language abilities and deficits.
- Prepare an initial assessment of each patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessments.
- Develop a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s treatment plan and agency policies, specifying services, estimated treatment duration, visit frequency, and measurable short- and long-term goals.
- Provide rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.
- Select and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
- Document the type of treatment and the patient’s response in designated clinical progress notes.
- Complete case conferences, prepare service discharge summaries, and complete required documentation on appropriate forms.
- Participate in the review, revision, and implementation of patient care policies and procedures related to speech-language pathology.
- Instruct health care personnel, patients, and caregivers in methods to assist with home therapy programs.
- Participate in the development and periodic revision of patient plan-of-care forms.
- Collaborate on an ongoing basis with other health care team members to ensure continuous coordination.
- Participate in interdisciplinary and case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service programs as required.
- Participate in assigned agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP activities.
- Take appropriate action regarding suspected corporate compliance violations and report suspected violations to a supervisor, Compliance Officer, or Compliance Hotline.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays.
- PTO package.
- Paid orientation.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
