SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - Home Care - Per Diem -Nassau

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, implement and document patient status for home care patients.

The role emphasizes restoring function, communication, feeding and swallowing, and cognitive skills within regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP licensure, and at least one year of experience with pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP licensure and state licensure are required.
• Minimum one year of experience in pediatric speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement and document patient status for home care.
• Provide skilled SLP services and restore communication and swallowing function.
• Adhere to regulatory guidelines and agency standards.
• Coordinate care with rehab team and supervisors.
• Deliver home rehabilitation instruction and caregiver training.
• Maintain patient progress notes and required reports.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Pediatric care

Documentation

Home care

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP licensure

Job description

Brief Description

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, implementation, treatment and documentation of patient status for home care patients. Supports organizations mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Essential Duties

• Provides skilled services in speech pathology in accordance with the authorized practitioner's plan of care,
• Treats the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and improve communication, oral-motor integrity, feeding and swallowing skills, cognitive status, memory and problem solving activities, hearing and speech fluency and quality and all other SLP functions as stated in their practice act..
• Accepts only patients referred by the Team Supervisor or designee
• Demonstrates competency in skills required by the agency on at least an annual basis at the time of field evaluation.
• Evaluation and assess the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care. Assesses the patient's continual care needs. Ensures that the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale for not doing so
• Identifies specific augmentative communication needs of patient and refers to appropriate vendor
• Observes, records and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition to the Team Coordinator or Nurse Manager or Service Coordinator. Reports routinely to Rehab Supervisor and every 30 days to RN or SC. Requests referrals for other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient, family and other health care team members regarding home rehabilitation procedures, including the home exercise program, and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's condition
• Evaluates home safety and coordinates with team members to address issues identified
• Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients
• Attends patient care conferences. Initiates patient care conferences for complex and/or multi-disciplinary patients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies.
• Submits all visit notes every week or sooner. Submits 60day, D/C summaries and/or quarterly reports as required by the individual program and department
• Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling patients as required by department.
• Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the Team Supervisor.
• Attends meetings and serves on a variety of patient care and strategic planning committees as assigned by the Supervisor or the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Participates in the agency's quality improvement program.

Non-essential Duties

• Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the Team Supervisor.
• Attends meetings and serves on a variety of patient care and strategic planning committees as assigned by the Supervisor or the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Participates in the agency's quality improvement program.

Requirements

Formal education required: Master's degree with a major in speech-language pathology.

Holds a certificate of clinical competence and licensure granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Previous Experience Required

Minimum of one year of experience in speech-language pathology and/or pediatric affiliation.

Summary

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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