evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility
participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care
utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions
administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening
observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician
provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate
provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff
maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility
prepare and submit timely written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities and progress reports as required by Company policy
participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning
maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature
attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy, regulation

meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist
home health experience a plus
current and unrestricted license
current CPR certification
good organizational and communication skills
a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Speech Therapist – Home Health

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