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Speech Therapist - FT | Symbii Home Health and Hospice | Southeast ID.

Symbii Home Health and Hospice-Layton

#Rehabilitation #CPR Certification #Interdisciplinary Team #Patient Care #Healthcare #Patient Education #Hospice #Home Health

Quick overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating patients, identifying functional speech defects, and implementing individualized plans of care. They also provide patient and caregiver education while maintaining clinical documentation and communicating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and possess a valid state license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation are required.

postgraduate degreeCPR certificationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationPlan of care developmentClinical documentationPatient counselingSpeech-language pathologyClinical competencyTherapeutic techniquesCaregiver educationHome health careCommunication devices

Job description

We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- -
Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch. JOB SUMMARY The Speech–Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education; Prepares clinical notes; Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care. Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing. If licensure is not required, the speech-language pathologist must have completed or be in the process of completing 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience). In such case, the speech-language pathologist is to have performed not less than nine months of supervised full-time speech-language pathologist services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. Symbii Home Health and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Speech Therapist - FT | Symbii Home Health and Hospice | Southeast ID.

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