Speech Therapist

Role Overview

• Provide pathology service on an intermittent basis to clients in their homes in accordance with physician's orders
• Evaluate the client's level of functioning and recommend mechanisms to enhance the client's hearing ability
• Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
• Establish a Speech Therapy treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revise it with the approval of the physician as necessary
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Speech Therapy
• Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes
• Communicate with other team members and, when appropriate, instructs them in speech pathology techniques that they may use while working with the client
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and client in the total Speech Therapy program and other related problems of the client at home
• Evaluate the client, his/her significant other(s) and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required, what assistance will be available for the family in caring for the client, and what other agency and community services will be required
• Make arrangements for out‐client services for procedures which cannot be given in the home
• Record and report to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition
• Participate in the development of periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment keeping him/her informed of the client's status, and obtaining additional orders if necessary
• Communicate with the physician at least every 30 days or whenever changes occur regarding the client’s status and obtain additional orders, if necessary
• Evaluate the effectiveness of speech pathology intervention and update the client care plan as needed
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Director of Nursing in order to coordinate the client’s visit schedule
• Participate in agency activities, case conferences and meetings, when appropriate
• Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate the same in the client's record within 72 hours

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech‐Language Pathology
• Bachelor Degree in the Field of Speech and Hearing Therapy preferred
• Preferably a member of the American Speech‐Language and Hearing Association
• Licensed/registered in Virginia
• Must have at least one year of institutional experience
• You must be able to provide two references
• You must be able to pass OIG checks, Virginia State Police background check, and national background checks
• Must have current CPR certification
• Reliable transportation, proof of valid car insurance, and a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and emotional health coverage as well as teladoc services
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, supplemental health protection plans (accident, disability, voluntary life insurance, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid time off that is able to roll over
• Bring Your Own Device Program
• staff will be allowed to bring their personal device into the field and will also be allowed pre approved reimbursement, up to $300
• Monthly internet/MIFI allowance
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• IRA Plan with a 100% match on 3%, for any employee that makes over $5,000 with our company
• Competitive employee referral program
• Toll reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement at .50 a mile
• Employee recognition program
• Unlimited potential for growth
• Extensive and tailored employee orientation led by clinicians