Home Health Speech Therapist PRN

Job Summary Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to the patient. Experience and Education Required Experience 1 year to two (2) years in Speech Therapy Licenses and Certifications BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire Drivers: Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance upon hire Speech Therapist: current licensure upon hire Preferred Home health experience Job Duties Evaluates patient's home environment and communicative status of patient. Documentation reflects the identified problems or disability, interventions, communications, and patient responses and is supported by the Plan of Care. Necessary forms are completed in a timely manner. Documentation is complete and reflects compliance with agency policies. Develops plan of care (POC/POT) in coordination with physician (when required). This plan is based on initial assessment, speech and language disorders, and medical diagnosis, and is completed in a timely manner; it is relevant to the patient's current needs; patient, family/caregiver, and health care team members are involved in implementing the POC/POT; outcomes are evaluated and suggestions for change made accordingly. Provides patient care and coordinates the care with other disciplines and team members with the assistance of the Clinical Therapy Manager. Patient care, as ordered by the attending physician, is prioritized and evaluated on an ongoing basis; appropriate methods of assisting the patient in improving, correcting, and/or accepting his/her disability are taught to the patient, family/caregiver, and health team members as necessary; patient care is performed within speech pathology policies and procedures; proper infection control, hazardous waste, HIV/HBV, etc. procedures are used in accordance with agency policy. Coordinates patient care with other disciplines and team members. Observed changes in the patient's condition (progress and/or regression) and reactions to treatment are reported to the physician in a timely manner; team conferences are participated in as required per agency policy and constructive and relevant information is provided; daily reports are given to the Clinical Therapy Manager regarding patient problems and changes in the POC/POT; communications are timely, effective, and courteous. Documents care and interventions. Necessary forms are completed in a timely manner; documentation reflects the identified problems or disabilities, interventions, communications, and patient responses and effectiveness of treatment provided; documentation is legible and complete, and reflects agency policies; appropriate written reports of the patient's progress are submitted to the physician and agency at the designated intervals of every 60 days and at discharge of the patient. Participates in the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan. Understanding of role in the QI plan can be verbalized; QI activities are incorporated into the performance of job assignments; QI activities as assigned by the Clinical Therapy Manager are completed within the given time frame. Maintains a safe and healthy environment. Instructs patients on safety at home; maintains PPD and CPR per agency policy; performs other duties as assigned. Security and EEO statement Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship, and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr