Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Mission: Providing the best in home health and hospice care in the Wabash Valley…Our Passion, Our Promise, Our Privilege

Vision: Our vision is to be the premier home health and hospice provider in the Wabash Valley by assuring that all individuals we serve reach their highest possible level for independence and health

Values: Compassion first – Integrity always – Respect for all – Excellence in everything

Essential Job Duties

1. Diagnoses and remediates speech and language disorders.

A. Diagnoses speech, language and cognitive disorders by evaluating causes and test results.

B. Interprets findings to patients, family and VNA staff.

C. Treats speech, language and cognitive impairments.

D. Determines need for referral to specialists in medicine, dentistry and related areas.

2. Plans, directs or conducts remedial program designed to restore or improve communicative efficiency.

A. Trains patients with functional or organic speech disorders to produce, improve, or conserve proper speech.

B. Writes reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used and progress made.

C. Writes complete treatment plans at designated time intervals.

3. Reviews each patient’s chart and history to become familiar with patient’s needs.

A. Maintains regular notes per visit on the patient’s progress. Submits in accordance with timeliness policy.

B. Develops patient educational materials as needed.

C. Maintains contact with all referring physicians and sends discharge summary.

4. Conforms to established agency expectations for preparation and maintenance of clinical records and other designated records.

5. Instructs other health team personnel, patients and family members as indicated in supportive exercises or aspects of rehabilitative program.

6. Provides in-service education programs for agency staff as needed.

7. Participates in agency record reviews and QAPI activities, if requested.

8. Diagnoses and remediates swallowing disorders.

A. Diagnoses swallowing problems by observing swallow.

B. Performs bedside swallow testing.

C. Recommends barium swallow evaluation as indicated.

D. Instructs patient and family on safe swallowing techniques.

E. Performs and instructs family on methods to stimulate swallow.

F. Instructs patient and family on exercises to increase strength of lips and tongue.

G. Instructs patient and family on correct swallow.

9. Maintains an awareness of other therapies the patient may be receiving and confers with these disciplines as needed.

10. Is competent and proficient with the job functions.

11. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.

A. Self-directed in acquiring knowledge regarding the most current aspects of position.

12. Supports the Corporate Compliance Program by adhering to the principles and standards of the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Each employee is responsible for ensuring that all patient, facility, and employee information is not compromised.

13. Is knowledgeable regarding agency policy, procedures, and general information.

A. Attends selected workshops, staff meetings, and seminars to enhance job performance and knowledge of services

B. Reports to work at the scheduled time and uses time efficiently.

C. Willingly performs other duties outside of job responsibilities as may be required.