PRN SLP

Overview Discovery At Home is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization. The organization offers a comprehensive range of care, including Part A services, Part B services, and Private Duty services. Position : Speech Pathologist/Audiologist for Keller, Southlake, Alliance area. This role provides speech pathology services on an intermittent basis to clients in their homes in accordance with physician's orders. Responsibilities Evaluates the client\'s level of functioning and hearing; recommends mechanisms to enhance hearing ability. Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments. Establishes a Speech Therapy treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with physician approval as necessary. Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Speech Therapy. Ensures physician orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes. Communicates with other team members and, when appropriate, instructs them in speech pathology techniques for use with the client. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and client in the total Speech Therapy program and related problems at home. Evaluates the client and home situation to determine required instruction and assistance from the family and other agency/community services. Arranges for outpatient services for procedures that cannot be performed in the home. Records evaluation data, treatments, and client responses in a timely manner. Supervises the Home Health Aide every two weeks when Speech Therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the client\'s care. Records and reports to the physician the client\'s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition. Participates in periodic revision of the physician\'s plan of treatment and keeps the physician informed of the patient\'s status, obtaining additional orders if necessary. Communicates with the physician at least every 30 days or when changes occur regarding the client\'s status and obtains additional orders if necessary. Evaluates the effectiveness of speech pathology intervention and updates the client care plan as needed. Writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates them into the client\'s record within 72 hours. Demonstrates commitment to self-development through ongoing education and professional involvement. Confirms weekly scheduling of visits with the Director of Nursing to coordinate the patient\'s visit schedule. Participates in agency activities, case conferences and meetings as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning activities and completes a Speech Therapy Discharge Summary. Adheres to established agency policies and procedures. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, visit notes and significant change in condition within agency-defined timeframes. Assists in Agency Admission Process Obtains a medical history, particularly relating to the present condition. Evaluates the client and home situation to determine instruction and assistance available from the family and other agency/community services required. Ensures physician orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes. Qualifications Master\'s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; Bachelor Degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy preferred. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association membership preferred. Licensed or registered by the State, if required. At least one year of institutional experience. At least 2 years of home health experience and at least one year of supervisory experience (2 years preferred). Benefits In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package. Full-time team members receive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off and paid holidays. Both full- and part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company match and the Employee Assistance Program. Accident insurance policies are available as well. EOE/M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr