Speech Language Pathologist Home Health

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - PPV

Ascension at Home together with Compassus

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - PPV is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluation and communicates with the physician before start of care and as needed and completes appropriate OASIS assessments.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, patients & families.
• Documents care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the medical records.
• Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
• Confers as needed with attending physician or other agency personnel regarding patient's condition and records information timely in patient's EMR.
• Provides speech/language pathology services in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care, recommending mechanisms which focus on alternative methods of communication, speech and swallowing exercises.
• Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patients and family, exchange information and problem solve & receive staff support and education.
• Evaluates outcomes of treatment plan and plans discharge as appropriate.
• Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
• Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.

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