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Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC; Fruitland (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Canyon Idaho Home Care and Hospice is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assist in evaluating patients, developing and revising care plans, and documenting clinical progress. The role requires licensure in the service state and an advanced degree in speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians and family, participating in staff training, and ensuring adherence to agency policies. Prior experience is preferred, with a patient-centered approach to therapy.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
• Must be licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the state where services are provided, or meet provincial/national licensing requirements as applicable.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating function and developing the care plan.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Advises and consults with family and other agency personnel.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents as assigned.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with all health care personnel in patient care planning.

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Canyon Idaho Home Care and Hospice - Fruitland - Fruitland, ID 83619, Position Type: Part Time,

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications

1. A person who has a masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, and who meets either of the following requirements.
   1. Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state in which the individual furnishes such services.
   2. In the case of an individual who furnishes services in a state which does not license speech-language pathologists:
      1. Has successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience);
      2. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field; and
      3. Successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.
2. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Line of Authority

Reports to the Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor

Responsibilities

1. Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
2. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
3. Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
4. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
5. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
6. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
7. Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval.
8. Performs all skilled Speech Language Pathology services as ordered by physician.
9. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
10. Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress.
11. Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.