Speech Language Pathologist Home Health PRN

Ascension at Home; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Recognition and support

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Ascension at Home together with Compassus seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home therapy under physician direction, with family and nursing involvement as needed.

The role includes initializing and updating the Plan of Care, conducting comprehensive assessments (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, and ensuring quality and continuity of care through collaboration with the physician and care team.

Qualifications

• Requires a current Speech Language Pathologist license in the practicing state(s).
• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology is required; a Master's is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health care; experience with adult/geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides care using infection control measures (OSHA).
• Maintains professional growth through in-service activities.
• Accepts assignments within education/competence limits.
• Monitors cases for third-party payor compliance.
• Communicates effectively with patient, family, team, and physician.
• Delivers services and treatments requiring specialized SLP skills.
• Educates client/family about the disease process.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Home health care

Geriatric care

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology (preferred)

Job description

Company

Ascension at Home together with Compassus

Company

Ascension at Home together with Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency, i.e., attending in‑services, as required by regulation; participates in in‑service programs.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third‑party payors.
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.
• Provides services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized speech therapy skills.
• Provides education to the client/family regarding the disease process.
• Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measures and maintains records including goal setting.
• Develops/implements/documents/revises the Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care and evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of client care plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.
• Experience working with adult/geriatric patients required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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