Signature Healthcare at Home·Central Point, Oregon
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for conducting evaluations and implementing individualized plans of care for patients in a home health setting. This includes providing therapy, educating caregivers, and collaborating with physicians to improve patient communication functions.
1. JOB SUMMARY The Speech–Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services.
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1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function. 2. 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); 3. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; 4. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; 5. Provides patient and caregiver education; 6. Prepares clinical notes; 7. 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 8. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function. 9. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment. 10. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated. 11. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care. 12. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory. 13. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate. 14. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care. 15. Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in- service training. 16. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.
I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.
This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.
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 http://www.pennantgroup.com.
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 current CPR certification are also required.
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