Speech Language Pathologist

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF THE WABASH VALLEY INC•Terre Haute, IN

82d•Onsite

About The Position

VNA of Wabash Valley Inc is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide home health and hospice care in the Wabash Valley. The mission is to provide the best in home health and hospice care, and the vision is to be the premier provider in the region, ensuring individuals reach their highest possible level of independence and health. The values guiding the organization are Compassion first, Integrity always, Respect for all, and Excellence in everything.

Requirements

Master’s degree is speech pathology and/or certified by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association.
Must be licensed by the Indiana Board of Examiners on Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Must meet requirements for employment, including but not limited to, possession of a valid driver’s license, insurance, successful completion of a criminal background report, post offer physical exam and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

One to two years’ experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and remediates speech and language disorders.
Plans, directs or conducts remedial program designed to restore or improve communicative efficiency.
Reviews each patient’s chart and history to become familiar with patient’s needs.
Maintains regular notes per visit on the patient’s progress and submits them in accordance with the timeliness policy.
Develops patient educational materials as needed.
Maintains contact with all referring physicians and sends discharge summary.
Conforms to established agency expectations for preparation and maintenance of clinical records and other designated records.
Instructs other health team personnel, patients and family members as indicated in supportive exercises or aspects of rehabilitative program.
Provides in-service education programs for agency staff as needed.
Participates in agency record reviews and QAPI activities, if requested.
Diagnoses and remediates swallowing disorders.
Maintains an awareness of other therapies the patient may be receiving and confers with these disciplines as needed.
Is competent and proficient with the job functions.
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
Supports the Corporate Compliance Program by adhering to the principles and standards of the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Ensures that all patient, facility, and employee information is not compromised.
Is knowledgeable regarding agency policy, procedures, and general information.
Attends selected workshops, staff meetings, and seminars to enhance job performance and knowledge of services.
Reports to work at the scheduled time and uses time efficiently.
Willingly performs other duties outside of job responsibilities as may be required.