Home Health Speech Language Pathologist SLP

The Speech Language Pathologist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Language Pathologist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patients well-being, and evaluates the patients progress. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team Evaluates the patients level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patients condition using acceptable standards of practice Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patients response to treatment and changes in the patients condition Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver, and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate Visits patient according to the plan of treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per Caring Angels Home Health policy. Completes all patient evaluations and develops the ST plan of care within state-specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation. Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary Provides in-services to agency staff upon request of supervising nurse Sends the supervising nurse and/or the physician a written summary report on the patients condition at least every 60 days Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Masters degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in Virginia (required) Current CPR certification (preferred) Driver’s License Car Insurance Car Registration Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a large team Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation Bilingual (Spanish) preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM - Winchester, Fredrick county, Clarke County, Front Royal, Stephens City,Berryville, Strasnurg, Woodstock, Inwood (WV), Martinsburg (WV),