Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description Moorings Park is looking for an on call / per diem Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing treatment and consultation to individuals experiencing communication and swallowing disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for ensuring and coordinating quality and safe delivery of home health speech therapy services following applicable licensure/certification requirements both State and Federal. Contributions: Evaluates the patient’s needs, including medical, psychosocial and environmental needs. Complete comprehensive OASIS Initial Assessment and opening paperwork if primary discipline. Develop and implement, with physician and patient, individualized Plan of Care based on patient's physical, medical, psychosocial and environmental needs, and make appropriate revisions as the patient's condition changes. Establishes appropriate realistic measurable goals for patients to achieve, then evaluates progress toward these goals. Supervises the Home Health Aide if appropriate: Revise Home Health Aide assignment sheet/written instructions, as necessary. Instruct and supervise the Home Health Aide in new non-skilled tasks and procedures and document such training. Complete comprehensive OASIS Discharge Assessment if last skilled discipline providing service; for certified and a Discharge Summary for Private Duty. Complete comprehensive OASIS Recertification/Follow-Up, if Speech Therapy is only discipline ordered, along with other recertification paperwork as appropriate, for certified and Follow-up for Private Duty. Coordinates care of services with other involved organizations and individuals. Educate patient and/or family regarding the therapy program and safety. Prepare patient and/or family for discharge. Documents, accurately and timely, the patient’s treatment, care, evaluation, and progress, including communication with patient/family and interdisciplinary team. Participates in in-services, quality improvement activities, patient care conferences, workshops and seminars. Assume responsibility for continuing education and maintaining current knowledge. Maintains client confidentiality and works in compliance with HIPAA regulations and standards. Job Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster. A master’s degree or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such services; or performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field National examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary. Meets CEV and HIV licensure requirements. CPR certification required. Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. 1 year of experience preferred Actively promotes client confidentiality and rights and works in compliance with HIPAA regulations and standards Simply the Best Benefits for our partners include: FREE health and dental insurance FREE Telemedicine for medical and behavioral health Vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability. Generous PTO program HSA with employer contribution Retirement plan with employer match Tuition reimbursement program Wellness program with free access to on-site gym Corporate discounts Employee assistance program Caring executive leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr