Speech Therapist

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.SUMMARYThe Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The SLP educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The SLP is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The Company adopts the speech-language pathologist scope of practice as outlined in Chapter 4753 ORC for its licensed SLP personnel. The SLP is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides skilled speech therapy as ordered by the attending physicianEvaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic proceduresDevelops an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs changeObserves, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staffInforms health care staff through certain phases of speech therapy which they may use to work with the patientUses activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related functionGuides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioningPromotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and dischargesCounsels and instructs patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapyIncorporates patient and family in development of plan of careInstructs patient and family members on proper use of procedures and any equipmentHelps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisionsListens to patient and family membersCompletes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelinesDocuments all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient educationCompletes chart audits at agency location as requestedCommunicates with scheduler any changes as neededParticipates in all on-call requirements and case conferencesAttends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetingsParticipates in education programs and in-services as mandated by state lawParticipates in orientation/training of new employeesMaintains a professional appearance as a representative of the companyUnderstands and practices agency policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSMinimum of on year of experience as a SLP is preferredHome care experience is desiredAbility to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workersKnowledgeable on speech therapy best practices. Ability to make appropriate speech therapy judgmentsAbility to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solutionDetail-oriented and observantDisciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timelyValid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driverEDUCATION AND CREDENTIALSA current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of employment.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.KnowledgeReading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%PhysicalWalking - Frequently 34%-66%Bending - Frequently 34%-66%Standing - Frequently 34%-66%Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%Driving - Frequently 34%-66%Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%Stretching/Reaching - Frequently 34%-66%Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33%Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%Sensory ActivitiesDistinguish smell/temperature - Frequently 34%-66%Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%Other Sensory Activities N/ATRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alternate Solutions Health Network