Speech Language Pathologist

BrightStar Care of Metro San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide clinical services to Speech Therapy (ST) patients and is responsible for implementation of standards of care for Speech Therapy services. All services are performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care. The role requires servicing adults and pediatrics, including swallowing techniques, for Home Health ST services in San Antonio and surrounding areas. The SLP will also provide guidance and clinical oversight for agency Home Health SLP Assistants (SLPA).

Requirements

Licensed as an Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in TX
Must be able to provide adult and pediatric services to include swallowing technique.

Responsibilities

Provide speech therapy services to client according to a physician’s written orders.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status.
Develop a plan of care and treatment, making sure the plan of care is consistent with the assessment.
Participate in the development of the client’s total plan of treatment.
Identify, develop or adapt work and/or daily activities that enhance the client’s quality of life.
Assess the home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk and interventions and home safety.
Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician.
As appropriate, coordinate interventions with other health care providers and live settings such as child care center, preschool, school, worksite, adult day care or residential setting.
Instruct other personnel and/or family members and caregivers on the intervention goals.
Assist in identifying client and family/caregiver needs for other services.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on identified and attained goals.
Participate in discharge planning, as appropriate.
Assure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.