Speech Therapist - PRN - Home Health

Otterbein SeniorLife•Tipp City, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for caring and compassionate Speech Therapist to join our team. A clinically competent, licensed speech-language pathologist who delivers care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with the patient’s individualized plan of care through the process of data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Speech Therapist works effectively and interacts with the patients, caregivers, and other members of the health care team while maintaining quality care in accordance with accepted standards of practice. At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Requirements

Education: Must possess a master’s degree from an accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology.
Experience: One year of supervised professional experience in providing Speech-Language Pathology services.
Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
Must possess current license as a Speech Language Pathologist from the State of Ohio or made application for same.
Must possess valid driver’s license.
Must have the use of an automobile in good working condition and automobile insurance.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Conducts appropriate evaluative procedures, assesses patient’s home environment as appropriate, and identifies patient’s equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
Identify functional speech defects, establish goals to improve patient’s speech function and participate in the development of the team care plan.
Administer speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and and/or equipment in accordance with the plan of care.
Recommend communication devices/aids as indicated.
Confer with the attending physician, home health team members and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care.
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 the services.
Supervise homemakers /home health aides when they are participating in the patient’s therapy regime.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Home Health, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Maintain clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
Instruct patient and/or family/caregiver and other team members in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
Perform other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services and swallowing assistive services.
Complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-services per year.
Meet or exceed delivery of Otterbein Home Health service standards in a consistent fashion.
Interact with all staff in a positive manner, supporting the Otterbein Home Health Mission.
Comply with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established Otterbein Home Health company policies and procedures (which includes confidentiality and HIPPA).
Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner and adheres to Otterbein Home Health’s Code of Conduct.