Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Nurse Administrator, the Speech Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.  Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient’s well-being, and evaluates the patient’s progress.

ORGANIZATION

This position reports to the Nurse Administrator.

PREMIER BENEFITS:

• Mileage Reimbursement at $.65/mile
• Comprehensive Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision (Benefits begin first of the month following hire date.)
• Competitive Pay
• Federal Holidays Paid, PTO: 15 days accrued annually, Sick: 7 days accrued annually.
• CEU and License costs/Renewals Reimbursement/Annually
• 401(k) plan with associate and employer contribution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate current level of function.
• Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining speech therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
• Delivery of speech therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
• Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
• Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
• Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
• Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials after the review of documentation by payers.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (home health aide) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current state licensure in Oklahoma and in good standing per state requirements.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• 1-2 years of recent Home Health experience preferred.
• Active Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Current vehicle insurance and registration.
• Required vehicle.
• Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, and empathy.

MACHINES & EQUIPMENT

The incumbent must be able to effectively operate the current computer/recordkeeping system, telephone system, and other office machines such as a copier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as: extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• General office, patient home setting, exposure to infectious diseases, automobile.

Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCH’ associate and customer data.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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