Speech Therapist - Home Health (PRN)

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Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Speech Therapist performs speech therapy evaluations and treatments as ordered by qualified physicians in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Expectation and Care Management - 60%

• Initiates contact with physician for orders and treatment plan formulation and revision as the patient’s condition requires.

• Participates in the development and implementation of the patient OASIS assessments, evaluations, and discharge OASIS documentation.

• Performs therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician, evaluating and treating patients by applying appropriate speech and cognitive therapy techniques and exercises in patient’s home environment. 

• Recommends modifications or changes in the patient’s Plan of Care based on evaluation of their progress toward the patient goals.

• Educate, instructs, and recommends patient, family members and other health team members of the proper techniques for exercise program, precautions and self care activities to assure safety for caregivers and the patient.

• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting by exchanging team information on the progress and discharge plan in order to provide the highest level of continuity of care for the patient.

• Communicates with patient, family members, patient’s advocate(s), caregivers and physicians on progress and discharge plan on a regular basis.

• Conducts home visits to implement the patient’s Plan of Care in use of therapeutic and self care activities for the purpose of improving function and safety in order to allow the patient to return home at their highest level of function and independence.

• Participates in discharge planning by exchanging information with staff members, family members and physician to promote continuity of patient care, in accordance with corporate policies, federal, state and local guidelines.

• Ensures that all work areas, treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.

Administration and Reporting - 20%

• Maintains current and accurate patient records through the use of electronic medical record documentation, in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 20%

• Maintains compliance with all standards, regulations and rules pertinent to services provided.

• Maintains the confidentiality of patient information and honors the patient’s personal and property rights.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university required.

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Speech Therapist required.

Experience

• One year experience as a Speech Therapist in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or a home health agency preferred. New graduates welcome.

• Experience in the care of geriatric and speech therapy patients preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sittin- Up to 8 hours/day

• Standing - Up to 6 hours/day

• Walking - Up to 6 hours/day

• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients and/or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds

• Driving - Up to 4 hours/day

• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed for coverage

• Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional

• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day

• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I