Speech Language Pathologist Home Health
1 month ago
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech/Language Pathology treatment modalities, in the home, as prescribed by a privileged referring licensed practitioner. Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients appropriately referred to speech/language pathology for treatment to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patient to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability. Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QM activities. Assure personal competency. Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech Pathology needs for optimum patient care and service. Assists in scheduling of patient visits for speech pathology evaluation and treatment. Participates in both departmental and organizational in-services.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Specific:
1. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and recommends change as needed within a home environment. (EF)
2. Ability to perform an appropriate evaluation on all patients as related to the referral and diagnosis. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population. (EF)
3. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs, home needs, and evaluates/records effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. (EF)
4. Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities. (EF)
5. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients. (EF)
6. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains cleanliness and safety. (EF)
7. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the information of the plan of care. (EF)
8. Communicates appropriately and clearly to licensed practitioner, staff and administration team. (EF)
9. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and organizational policy is followed. (EF)
10. Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the agency. (EF)
11. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. (EF)
12. Maintains a good working relationship both within the rehab department and other departments. (EF)
13. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. (EF)
14. Documentation meets current standards and policies. (EF)
15. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in evaluation/guidance and educational programs. (EF)
16. Complies with home health State and Federal Regulations as applicable (EF)
Hospital:
1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.
Other Duties As Assigned:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology
EXPERIENCE
Preferred: Prefer one to two years of combined exposure to neuro., skilled nursing patients, out-patients, home health.
Special Skills and Abilities:
Required: Maintain professional skills as required by Citizens Medical Center and Texas Department of Health and ASHA
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required: Licensed as/or working toward license as a SLP or intern in the State of Texas. Certified (CCC-SLP) or working toward certification (CFY-SLP) by ASHA. BCLS certification required.
COMPANY PROFILE
Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team
BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Health
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- STD, LTD Disability
- Supplemental Life, AD&D
- Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Employer paid life insurance and short term disability
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
- HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
- YMCA partnership discount for childcare
- Employee Assistance Programs
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