Speech Language Therapist

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Home Care•Columbus, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within a specified geographical territory. The SLP educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The SLP is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The Company adopts the speech-language pathologist scope of practice as outlined in Chapter 4753 ORC for its licensed SLP personnel. The SLP is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

Requirements

A current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
Must be able to meet all physical position requirements.
Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test.
Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below.
Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience as a SLP is preferred.
Home care experience is desired.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Knowledgeable on speech therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate speech therapy judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled speech therapy as ordered by the attending physician
Evaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
Develops an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
Informs health care staff through certain phases of speech therapy which they may use to work with the patient
Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function
Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
Counsels and instructs patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
Instructs patient and family members on proper use of procedures and any equipment
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
Listens to patient and family members
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
Participates in education programs and in-services as mandated by state law
Participates in orientation/training of new employees
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures