Signature Eugene Home Health | Speech Therapy / Pathologist | PRN | Eugene, OR

Deercreekseniorliving; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement care standards and drive therapeutic progress in home health settings across Oregon.

You will evaluate patients, plan individualized care, provide therapy, and educate families while coordinating with physicians and the care team. Applicants should hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess state licensure; licensure exemptions require practicum hours and supervised experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing.
• If licensure is not required, must have completed 350 clock hours of supervised practicum and at least nine months of supervised practice.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment and equipment needs related to speech/language function.
• Develop and update the individualized plan of care with patient, caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide therapy services ordered by physician and educate patient and family.
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate with health care providers about the plan of care.
• Administer speech therapy programs and recommend devices as indicated.
• Participate in case conferences, in-services, and quality improvement activities.
• May supervise home health aide in related therapy procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Driving/transportation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe 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.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESConducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.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);Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care;Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;Provides patient and caregiver education;Prepares clinical notes;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;Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.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.JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing. If licensure is not required, the speech-language pathologist must have completed or be in the process of completing 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience). In such case, the speech-language pathologist is to have performed not less than nine months of supervised full-time speech-language pathologist services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology preferred.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.Possesses and maintains current BLS CPR certification for healthcare providers.The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.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.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.