Speech Therapist, PRN - Home Health

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

PRN (As Needed) Home Health JOB SUMMARY Responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent the decline of disabilities, injuries, and diseases in accordance with the orders of the referring physician. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Visits Home Health patients to perform assessments and established a plan of care. Treats patients or directs treatment of patients referred for speech therapy services by written order of the patient’s physician. Establishes appropriate treatment plan based on problems identified in the evaluation. Communicates with physician regarding the evaluation results and establishes a plan of care according to the physicians orders. Communicates with the patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program. Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care. Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patient’s progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications. Properly and accurately maintains documentation for each patient in compliance with regulations and policies. Initiates and participates in case conferences as pertains to patient goals and care delivered. Participation in performance improvement activities upon request. Protects patients by adhering to treatment location infection control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential per company and federal requirements. Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements. Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department. Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct. The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Masters of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology.
Licensed Speech Therapist in MO and KS required; must obtain license within first 90 days of employment.
Current valid driver’s license is required with proof of insurance.
Must have a current CPR Certification or must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
Must have current valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to travel to patient homes within designated geographic area.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
Good problem solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in Speech Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Visits Home Health patients to perform assessments and established a plan of care.
Treats patients or directs treatment of patients referred for speech therapy services by written order of the patient’s physician.
Establishes appropriate treatment plan based on problems identified in the evaluation.
Communicates with physician regarding the evaluation results and establishes a plan of care according to the physicians orders.
Communicates with the patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program.
Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care.
Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patient’s progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications.
Properly and accurately maintains documentation for each patient in compliance with regulations and policies.
Initiates and participates in case conferences as pertains to patient goals and care delivered.
Participation in performance improvement activities upon request.
Protects patients by adhering to treatment location infection control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential per company and federal requirements.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.