Compassus·Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing care to clients with speech and language complications, ensuring quality patient care and effective communication among the care team. They also develop and implement care plans in consultation with physicians and other team members.
Company: Ascension at Home together with Compassus
The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - PPV PRN is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - PPV PRN is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency, i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs.
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payors.
Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.
Assures continuity of quality patient care delivered according to the plan of care with appropriate documentation.
Supervises and provides clinical directions to the Home Health Aide/UP to ensure the quality and continuity of service provided.
Provides services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized speech therapy skills.
Provides education to the client/family regarding the disease process.
Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measures and maintains records including goal setting.
Develops/implements/documents/revises the Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care and evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of client care plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.
The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
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A Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a home health setting.
Market context
Physician openings in Wisconsin are often driven by ongoing primary care needs, especially in family medicine and community-based settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an MD or DO, a valid Wisconsin license, board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and prior primary care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight relevant outpatient or primary care experience before applying.
