Speech Therapist

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is looking for a Speech Therapist to join the VNA Home Health team.

VNA is celebrating our 50th Anniversary in the Home Health industry. We have a great Home Health team and would love for you to be a part of it. If you are looking for an opportunity to impact the lives of others by sharing your care and therapy skills, please review this job posting and take time to apply, we look forward to talking to you.

ABOUT VNA HOME HEALTH: The Home Health program provides services for those needing skilled services under orders from a private physician delivered in the patient's private home. Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is a non-profit organization.

TYPE OF WORK INVOLVED: Schedule initial (therapy, nutritional, etc.) assessment visit within 48 hours following the "VNA's" request for the contract services, unless otherwise authorized Completes the initial and ongoing assessments on the specific forms/computer software provided by VNA. Works with the supervisor and the patient to develop a schedule that meets the needs of the patient, the orders of the physician, and VNA.. The "VNA" supervisor should be notified if you are unable to provide the services as ordered. Communicate the patient's needs for discharge or transfer to the Total Care Manager prior to making contact with the physician. Coordinate with the physician to develop a plan of treatment and provide direct services to patients in accordance with the plan and the physicians orders. Review and make revisions in the plan of care based upon ongoing assessments. Submit clinical documentation & progress notes as required by regulation/policies. Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's condition.

TRAINING: VNA provides a 30-day preceptor/orientation training for new hires. This will allow an opportunity for you to shadow our Home Health Team Members for hands-on training. It will also allow time for our Team Members to ride with you, allowing you to ask questions while making patient visits. Computer training will cover the use of the handheld used to make patient visits.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:: Bachelor of Science or Masters of Science Degree in Speech Therapy having graduated from an accredited school of speech therapy that is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Speech Therapy Education. (unless grandfathered in under different licensing requirement prior to 1988.)

Experience: At least one year experience preferred in a health care institution in the role of ST. Home health experience preferred.

*Additional responsibilities and qualifications will be available at the point of the interview.