Speech Therapist, Senior Living Facilities

Aging Well Health Care•Saint Louis, MO

11d

About The Position

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist. The role helps patients improve or maximize communication and return to optimum, productive living within their capabilities. It includes evaluating patients, providing physician-ordered Speech Language Pathology services, coordinating care with physicians and other health care personnel, documenting progress, and educating patients and their families. The position works indoors in the Agency office and patient homes and travels to and from patient homes. It is supervised by the Director of Outpatient Therapy.

Requirements

Meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or meet the educational requirements for certification and be accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Ability to participate in physical activity, work for extended periods while standing and engaged in physical activity, perform moderate lifting, and do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Improve or maximize patients’ communication and help them return to optimum and productive living within their capabilities.
Periodically participate in patient care planning with other health care personnel.
Provide the full range of Speech Language Pathology services ordered by a physician.
Direct and supervise personnel, as assigned.
Take an initial history and perform an initial evaluation.
Perform skilled procedures.
Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment and report patients’ progress to physicians.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs.
Periodically present in-service training to Agency staff and participate in in-service programs.
Complete an initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, and submit it to the physician for approval.
Write a progress note for each visit, a reevaluation when the expected duration of treatment is reached, and a discharge summary when the patient is discharged.
Conduct a supervisory visit every fourteen days for each patient seen by a home health aide, as assigned.
Assist the physician in evaluating patients’ level of function.
Help develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Advise and consult with families and other Agency personnel.
Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation within Agency-defined time frames.
Use ICD-9 codes appropriately.