Speech Therapist Home Care, St. Mary's County

Job Title

Provides evaluation and speech-language pathology treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of speech-language pathology services in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia, and other regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Arranges for the provision of specialized assessments that cannot be conducted in the home environment (e.g., audiological testing, videofluoroscopy studies) and plans adequately for discharge including referrals to appropriate community resources (e.g., outpatient therapy, daycare) able to meet the client needs after discharge.
• Communicates with a supervisor as scheduled and needed regarding issues related to the delivery of rehab services and individual patient care.
• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the patient's physician, health care team, and other individuals (e.g., insurance case managers, referring facility personnel) as needed regarding aspects of care and patient's status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides an assessment in conjunction with the health care team of the patient's environment and recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications that will maximize the patient's functional abilities and safety. Assists in the attainment of those items that are reimbursable as durable medical equipment.
• Provides initial and periodic assessments to determine the patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Establishes an effective speech-language pathology/dysphasia treatment plan in conjunction with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient's physician, and other members of the health care team. Modifies the treatment plan as needed. Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including but not limited to dysphasia assessment, oral motor exam, and receptive/expressive language assessment. Such assessments require the use of tools (e.g., sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Provides medical record entries according to agency standards, professional guidelines, and regulatory requirements for the reimbursement of speech-language pathology services.
• Provides patient and/or caregiver education regarding the injury/disease process, functional limitations, and the purpose of treatment interventions in addition to training in aspects of care the patient/caregiver will need to manage after discharge.
• Provides speech-language pathology/dysphasia services in accordance with the treatment plan, agency standards, and other professional and regulatory guidelines. Performs procedures and modalities including but not limited to associative language exercises, oral motor exercises, aural rehab, and thermal stimulation.
• Supervises home health aides in aspects of patient care and related activities.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required

Experience

• 1-2 years Clinical experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• SLP - Speech Language Practitioner License to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the State of Maryland or Virginia or Certificate of Competency by ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) if working in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or any combination as required based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and
• DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation Upon Hire required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good clinical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Salary Range

USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.