Speech Therapist PRN

Otterbein SeniorLife•Tipp City, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Otterbein is seeking a caring and compassionate, clinically competent, licensed speech-language pathologist to deliver care to patients in their places of residence according to individualized plans of care. The therapist collects data, plans and implements treatment, evaluates outcomes, and works effectively with patients, caregivers, and other health care team members while maintaining quality care and accepted standards of practice. The position serves the Health Home in the Tipp City region, with minimal travel to the Lebanon campus for training. Otterbein describes its employees as partners in caring and emphasizes person-centered care that honors residents and their choices. The organization is a nonprofit health and human service organization serving senior communities and providing home health and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
One year of supervised professional experience providing Speech-Language Pathology services.
Meet the education and experience requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Current Ohio Speech-Language Pathologist license, or application for the license submitted.
Valid driver’s license.
Use of an automobile in good working condition and automobile insurance.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess the patient’s home environment as appropriate, and identify equipment needs related to speech and language function.
Identify functional speech defects, establish goals to improve speech function, and participate in developing the team care plan.
Administer speech therapy using specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment in accordance with the plan of care.
Recommend communication devices or aids as indicated.
Coordinate care with the attending physician, home health team members, and the patient and/or family or caregivers.
Participate in meetings, in-services, and other related activities as needed.
Identify patient and family needs for other home health services and refer them to those services.
Supervise homemakers and home health aides when they participate in the patient’s therapy regimen.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes promptly and in accordance with Otterbein Home Health, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
Instruct the patient and/or family or caregiver and other team members in the treatment regimen as indicated.
Perform other duties required to facilitate speech-language pathology and swallowing-assistive services.
Complete at least twelve hours of in-services per year.
Meet or exceed Otterbein Home Health service standards consistently.
Interact positively with staff and support the Otterbein Home Health mission.
Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and company policies and procedures, including confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
Conduct business professionally and ethically and adhere to Otterbein Home Health’s Code of Conduct.