Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist — Therapeutic Impact

Advanced Home Health Services; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Home Health Services is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement care standards for speech-language pathology services within home health settings. You will coordinate with physicians and the care team to ensure a comprehensive plan of care.

The role requires a master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology with state licensure and CPR certification, plus at least one year of clinical experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and licensure in the applicable state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Proven verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment as appropriate.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care.
• Administer speech therapy using specialized techniques/equipment.
• Recommend communication devices indicated by patient needs.
• Coordinate with referring physicians and other staff to ensure comprehensive care.
• Prepare notes and maintain clinical competency as per policy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reasoning and organization

Transportation (insured vehicle)

CPR certification

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports To: Clinical Director or Rehab Director

JOB DESCRIPTION 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.

3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

5. Confers with referring physician (or another authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.

8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.

11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.

12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who

meets either of the following requirements:

A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual

furnishes such service; or

B. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:

1. Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
2. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
3. Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP

2. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.

3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in

Compliance:

1. Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
2. Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
3. Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.