Speech Therapist

2 months ago

Ocala, United States Empath Health Full time

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist. The Home Health Speech Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers comprehensive speech therapy modalities and regimens as prescribed by a physician to patients with speech, voice, language, cognitive-communicative, and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders.

Job Title: Speech Therapist - Home Health (PRN)
Location: home health visits to patient homes in Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties
Schedule: PRN shifts available M-F between the hours of 8am and 5pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs accurate and comprehensive initial and ongoing speech, language and swallowing assessments in response to patients' needs and in accordance with physician orders.
• Initiates a written plan of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary.
• Provides skilled physical therapy modalities within the therapy scope of practice.
• Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, to assure patient care needs are met.
• Addresses and supports patient/family cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course medical therapy.
• Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient's/family's cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences.
• Supervises Speech Therapy Assistants in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Plans patient discharge appropriately; provides information about community resources to address patient ongoing needs.
• Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations and Agency's policies and procedures regarding patient care.
• Coordinates patient care and/or services.
• Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians appropriately and timely.
• Notifies the physician, the Director of Nursing and other health care team members of any changes in the patient's condition and the need to modify the plan of care.
• Maintains currency of knowledge and skills.
• Participates in the Agency's Quality Improvement program.
• Attends Agency meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and Agency information at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Master's Level Graduate in the area of Speech Therapy or Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university of college.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American speech Language and Hearing Association.
• For Medicare Certified Agencies:

  • Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech
    pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or
  • Meets the education requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the
    supervised experience required for certification.


• Current valid state Speech Therapy license.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Current CPR card.
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results.
• Valid state driver's license, reliable automobile and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages an asset.

Suncoast Hospice, Empath Home Health, and Empath Health Pharmacy are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission showing our commitment to quality.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community

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