Speech-Language Pathologist

Pennant Services; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Speech–Language Pathologist to implement standards of care for speech-language pathology services within home health. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, patients, and families to develop and execute plans of care.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, be licensed in the practicing state, and have CPR certification. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred.

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 clinical practicum and at least nine months of supervised services after degree; national exam completed.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a valid automobile and insurance in accordance with state/organization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/language needs.
• Develop and update the individualized plan of care with patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
• Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Counsel patients, caregivers, and families; educate them as needed.
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate with the physician and other practitioners.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy program utilizing specialized techniques and equipment.
• Refer for communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Participate in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

1. JOB 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.

2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

4. 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);

5. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care;

6. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;

7. Provides patient and caregiver education;

8. Prepares clinical notes;

9. 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

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

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

12. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

13. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required
    ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.

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

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

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

17. Participates in the HHA’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-
    sponsored in-service training.

18. 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.

19. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

20. 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 speechlanguage 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 speechlanguage pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.

21. A minimum of one year’s clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.

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

23. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

24. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or
    organization requirements and is in good working order.

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.