SLP

Canyon-Home-Care-and-Hospice-1; Roosevelt (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Home Care and Hospice seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to administer speech therapy in patients' homes on an intermittent basis and under physician orders and supervision. You will contribute to plan of care, prepare notes, and collaborate with physicians and families to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, developing and revising care plans, completing initial visits, and delivering skilled SLP services as ordered.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Acceptance of agency philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician or provider in evaluating function and help develop the plan of care.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Advise and consult with family and agency personnel.
• Participate in in-service programs and present as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Complete initial history and evaluation visits; notify physician of needs and obtain approvals.
• Perform all skilled Speech Language Pathology services as ordered by physician.
• Consult with physicians regarding treatment changes.
• Write reports to physicians regarding patient progress.
• Attend staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

Skills

Initiative and independent judgment

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the state

Job description

JOB SUMMARYA Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in theirplace of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the directionand supervision of the Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor. Speech therapy services are furnished only byor under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.QUALIFICATIONS1. A person who has a masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, and who meets either of thefollowing requirements.a. Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state in which the individual furnishes such services.ORb. In the case of an individual who furnishes services in a state which does not license speech-languagepathologists:i. Has successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process ofaccumulating supervised clinical experience);ii. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology servicesafter obtaining a masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field; andiii. Successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by theSecretary.2. Two (2) years experience, preferred.3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.LINE OF AUTHORITYReports to the Clinical Manager/Therapy SupervisorRESPONSIBILITIES1. Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the planof 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 careand 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.