Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Home Healthcare

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and 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.

Qualifications:

·         A person who meets the education and experience requirements for a certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Associations, or

·         A person who meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.

·         Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

·         Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

Responsibilities:

·         Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.

·         Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.

·         Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patients care planning.

·         Provides full rang Speech-Language Pathology Services as ordered by the physician.

·         Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.

·         Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.

·         Performs all skilled procedures.

·         Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment.

·         Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.

·         Instructs patients and family members in home programs.

·         An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed, and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physicians every 60-days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.

·         Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.

·         Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.

·         Prepares clinical and progress notes.

·         Advises and consults with he family and other Agency personnel.

·         Participates in in-services programs.

 Completes and submits  assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

·         Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.

Working Environment:

Works indoors in patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationship:

Supervised by:

·         Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor

Risk Exposure:

High

Lifting Requirements:

·         Ability to participate in physical activity.

·         Ability to work for extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity.

·         Moderate lifting.

·         Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.