Speech Language Pathologist

Position Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patients individual physician orders. Care may involve assessments, administering prescribed treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the patients multi-disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members.

Essential Job Functions

Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.

Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.

Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment.

Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes

Maintains the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.

Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and others.

Maintain patient and company confidentiality.

Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.

Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.

Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress.

Requirements

Degree from state accredited therapy program

Speech Language Pathology Masters Degree from accredited university or program

Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice

Current CPR certification

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements:

Continuing Education as required by state

Preferences

One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting

Other Skills/Abilities

Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

Aveanna Healthcare