Speech Pathologist

Web Scribble; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a PRN Adults Program Speech Therapist to assess, plan, and administer therapy for adults with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in a setting supporting rehabilitation goals. This role requires direct evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The position emphasizes comprehensive documentation, HIPAA compliance, and coordination with the client’s physician and family.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology with at least one year of experience.
• Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist.
• Travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses speech and language skills and disorders in patients.
• Reviews medical history, performs evaluation, and determines therapy needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient therapy plans.
• Coordinates therapy modifications with the Director of Clinical Services and the patient's physician.
• Identifies and develops intervention strategies; reviews medical data to gauge progress.
• Instructs clients and caregivers to maintain or achieve optimal functioning.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and a safe patient environment.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

PRN Adults Program

Get paid daily or bi-weekly

Rate Negotiable

SUMMARY

Directs and administers speech therapy using techniques that assist in the rehabilitation of individuals with functional disabilities of speech, language, voice and swallowing. Reviews medical records, tests and evaluates clients/consumers, develops treatment plans and administers therapy. Provides effective evaluations, documentation, and communication of medical information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assesses speech and language skills, development, articulation ability and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned.
• Reviews medical history, performs evaluation, and determines patient therapy needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient therapy plans. Coordinates therapy modifications to the client's plan of care with the Director of Clinical Services and client's physician.
• Identifies and develops intervention strategies. Routinely reviews pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential.
• Instructs clients, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to insure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client.
• Insures effective coordination of client home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, Director of Clinical Services and other caregivers.
• Reviews and documents comprehensive evaluation reports to summarize tests utilized, results of test(s), and diagnosis of speech/hearing disorders.
• Reports and records assessments, evaluations, therapy interventions and patient changes according to physician orders and the Mentor Network’s policies.
• Investigates and takes appropriates actions on client or employee concerns and or complaints.
• Maintains appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Required

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

• Education and Experience:
  • Masters Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology and one year’s experience as a Speech Therapist
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
  • Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist
• Other Skills and Abilities:
• Other Requirements:
  • Travel as needed
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.