Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist!

The Moorings Park Institute Incorporated•Naples, FL

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This role involves providing treatment and consultation to individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for ensuring and coordinating the quality and safe delivery of home health speech therapy services, adhering to all applicable state and federal licensure/certification requirements.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
A master’s degree or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology
Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such services; or performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field
National examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.
Meets CEV and HIV licensure requirements.
CPR certification required.
A current Florida driver’s license, clean driving record, proof of insurance and reliable transportation are required
Actively promotes client confidentiality and rights and works in compliance with HIPAA regulations and standards

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient’s needs, including medical, psychosocial and environmental needs. Complete comprehensive OASIS Initial Assessment and opening paperwork if primary discipline.
Develop and implement, with physician and patient, individualized Plan of Care based on patient's physical, medical, psychosocial and environmental needs, and make appropriate revisions as the patient's condition changes. Establishes appropriate realistic measurable goals for patients to achieve, then evaluates progress toward these goals.
Supervises the Home Health Aide if appropriate, including revising assignment sheets, instructing and supervising in new non-skilled tasks and procedures, and documenting training.
Complete comprehensive OASIS Discharge Assessment if last skilled discipline providing service; for certified and a Discharge Summary for Private Duty.
Complete comprehensive OASIS Recertification/Follow-Up, if Speech Therapy is only discipline ordered, along with other recertification paperwork as appropriate, for certified and Follow-up for Private Duty.
Coordinates care of services with other involved organizations and individuals.
Educate patient and/or family regarding the therapy program and safety. Prepare patient and/or family for discharge.
Documents, accurately and timely, the patient’s treatment, care, evaluation, and progress, including communication with patient/family and interdisciplinary team.
Participates in in-services, quality improvement activities, patient care conferences, workshops and seminars.
Assume responsibility for continuing education and maintaining current knowledge.
Maintains client confidentiality and works in compliance with HIPAA regulations and standards.