Therapy / Rehabilitation - SLP Home Health

TALENT Software Services; Alameda (CA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A healthcare service provider in California is looking for a Speech Pathologist. This role involves developing treatment plans for speech and swallowing disorders, performing patient evaluations, and coordinating care with other providers. The candidate must possess a Master's in speech pathology and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Compliance with state and federal regulations is essential, and the position offers a dynamic working environment.

Competenze

• Master's in speech pathology from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of required degree.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement treatment plans for speech and swallowing disorders.
• Completes patient evaluations per Speech Pathology Standards.
• Coordinates patient care with other providers and support teams.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient Protected Health Information.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Clinical assessment skills

Effective communication

Formazione

Master's in speech pathology

Descrizione del lavoro

Required Certifications

Required Certifications.

• BLS
• SLP-CF
• State License

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements, and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Accountabilities

Rehabilitation Services

• Develops or implements treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, and swallowing disorders.
• Completes patient evaluations and tests per Speech Pathology Standards of Practice, and other standards as required.
• Develops and updates the patient\'s Plan of Care (POC).
• Assesses and provides and/or progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.
• Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.
• Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care providers and support team members.
• Ensures compliance with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.
• Works flexible shift assignments, e.g., days of the week, hours.
• Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
• Functions as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Clerical

• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patients, including all therapy performed in medical and departmental records per standards as required.
• May perform general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Safety

• Participates in quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary projects.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each use.
• Inspects and uses equipment per manufacturers\' guidelines, recording data and reporting malfunctions per policy.

Compliance

• Maintains the strictest confidence of all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Prepares, administers, and documents services in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.
• Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.

Education

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Master\'s in speech pathology from an educational institution accredited by the Education and Training Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Skills and Competencies

• Possesses the ability to organize, use time efficiently, and communicate well.
• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills in the area of expertise.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.