Speech Pathologist | Full Time

Deercreekseniorliving; Tigard, Portland (OR, OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare at Home is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to implement and oversee speech-language pathology services in home health settings.

You will evaluate patients, develop individualized care plans, counsel families, and coordinate with physicians and other professionals. Requires state licensure, doctoral/master's degree, and CFY/clinical experience; CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure.
• Completion or in-process of 350 clock hours of supervised practicum/experience.
• At least nine months of supervised CFY/clinical experience after degree.
• Pass national exam in speech-language pathology as required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Provide speech-language pathology services per physician orders.
• Counsel patients, families, and caregivers; educate as needed.
• Maintain clinical notes and coordinate with healthcare team.
• Identify equipment needs and devices; participate in case conferences.
• Ensure CPR and safety standards; may supervise home health aide.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and training.

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure in practicing state

350 clock hours practicum or supervised experience

National examination in speech-language pathology

1 year of clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology

Good verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Speech–Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services. We are looking for an experience Speech-Language Pathologist to join our dynamic team!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregivers. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling. Provides patient and caregiver education. Prepares clinical notes. 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 Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care. Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training. 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & ABilities)

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 speech-language 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 speech-language pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis. Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION & DEI STATEMENT

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. 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. Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.