Job description

Speech Therapist (ST) – Home Health

**Mileage Reimbursement**

Job Summary:

A registered professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients/clients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client wellbeing. Participates in the coordination of care.

Essential Functions:

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient/client needs, determine level of functioning and appropriateness of the patient/client for home care. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payors.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Prepares and completes clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in Agency-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
• Analyzes patient/client needs and provides appropriate care that is ordered by physician as indicated in the plan of care. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data. Supervises paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients.
• Provides therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating or performing patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Provides patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient/client and caregiver education.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Outpatient

Experience:

• Home health and OASIS: 1 year (Preferred)
• HCHB (EMR): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Speech Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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