Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist!

The Moorings Park Instituteorporated • Naples, FL

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Team at Moorings Park as a Speech Language Pathologist! Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated and Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing, treatment, and consultation to individuals experiencing communication and swallowing disorders. The Speech Language pathologist is responsible for insuring and coordinating quality and safe delivery of home health speech therapy services following applicable licensure/certification requirements both State and Federal.

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

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: Revise Home Health Aide assignment sheet/written instructions, as necessary.
• Instruct and supervise the Home Health Aide in new non-skilled tasks and procedures and document such 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.

Benefits

• FREE health and dental insurance
• FREE telemedicine services for medical and behavioral health needs
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness program with complimentary access to our on-site fitness center
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level