Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Providence at Home with Compassus; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence at Home with Compassus is hiring a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (Non-Exempt) to deliver expert care to patients with speech and language needs in a home health setting.

You will assess, plan, and implement speech therapy services under physician direction, coordinate with families and the care team, document in EMR, and participate in quality improvement. A Master's in Speech Language Pathology, licensure, and 1 year home health experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.
• Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of speech therapy plans of care after consultation with referring physician.
• Makes visits to patients for assessment and evaluation; completes OASIS assessments as needed.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, patients and families.
• Documents care and submits paperwork to update medical records.
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
• Provides speech/language pathology services as part of interdisciplinary plan of care.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Company

Providence at Home with Compassus

This position is a part of a bargaining unit with a collective bargaining agreement.

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus

Shift: Weekdays, day shift

Schedule: Full time

About Compassus

Providence at Home with Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services, including home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative, and personal care. Over 10,500 teammates and more than 300 access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for Who I Am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. Learn more at compassus.com.

About The Opportunity

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - Non-Exempt is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - Non-Exempt is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of speech therapy plans of care for patients whose direct care needs have been determined after consultation with referring physician.
• Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluation and communicates with the physician before start of care and as needed and completes appropriate OASIS assessments.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, patients & families.
• Documents care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the medical records.
• May participate in agency quality improvement programs.
• Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
• Willingly accepts direction from Director of Clinical Services.
• Meets or exceeds established productivity standards.
• Confers as needed with attending physician or other agency personnel regarding patient's condition and records information timely in patient's EMR.
• Provides speech/language pathology services in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care, recommending mechanisms which focus on alternative methods of communication, speech and swallowing exercises.
• Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patients and family, exchange information and problem solve & receive staff support and education.
• Participates in agency quality improvement programs when requested.
• Evaluates outcomes of treatment plan and plans discharge as appropriate.
• Supervises Home Health Aide as appropriate.
• Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
• Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
• Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient property.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Observes safety needs of the patients.
• Educates staff in psychosocial aspects, as needed.
• Attends in-services and meetings as required.
• Collaborates with service provider furnishing contract services to the patient as needed.
• Participates in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested.
• Maintains proper documentation for billing.
• Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.

Position Summary

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of speech therapy plans of care for patients whose direct care needs have been determined after consultation with referring physician.
• Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluation and communicates with the physician before start of care and as needed and completes appropriate OASIS assessments.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, patients & families.
• Documents care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the medical records.
• May participate in agency quality improvement programs.
• Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
• Willingly accepts direction from Director of Clinical Services..
• Meets or exceeds established productivity standards.
• Confers as needed with attending physician or other agency personnel regarding patient’s condition and records information timely in patient’s EMR.
• Provides speech/language pathology services in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care, recommending mechanisms which focus on alternative methods of communication, speech and swallowing exercises.
• Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patients and family, exchange information and problem solve & receive staff support and education.
• Participates in agency quality improvement programs when requested.
• Evaluates outcomes of treatment plan and plans discharge as appropriate.
• Supervises Home Health Aide as appropriate.
• Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
• Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
• Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient property.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Observes safety needs of the patients.
• Educates staff in psychosocial aspects, as needed.
• Attends in-services and meetings as required.
• Collaborates with service provider furnishing contract services to the patient as needed.
• Participates in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested.
• Maintains proper documentation for billing.
• Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.

Compensation

The current compensation range for this position is $51.48-$71.37per hour. The specific rate of pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on relevant education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. Compassus does not inquire about, consider, or rely upon an applicant's prior salary history in determining compensation. In addition to base compensation for the position, an employee working in this position may be eligible for pay differentials based on hours, shifts worked, or other criteria. They may also qualify for bonuses under applicable bonus programs or at Compassus’s discretion, as well as other forms of variable pay under relevant company policies.A summary of applicable pay programs will be provided during the offer process.

Benefits

Compassus offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays; mileage reimbursement; continuing education support; and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and position classification and by the terms of the applicable benefit plan or program. A summary of available benefits will be provided during the offer process.

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