Speech Therapist Home Health Part Time

Position Summary: Speech-Language Pathologist are responsible for patient evaluation and the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and swallowing disorders.

Job Responsibilities:


* Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment


* Reviews patient history and interprets physician referral. 


* Evaluates patient's status and speech therapy problems and abilities using both objective and subjective techniques, according to department policy and procedures. 


* Develops and adjusts on an ongoing basis a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences.  Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.


* Performs patient treatment through the use of appropriate speech therapy interventions.


* Re-evaluates patient's status, and any environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate.


* Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.


* Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.         


* Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.


* Attends staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.


* Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation in accordance with department policy/ location specifics. 


* May perform other duties as assigned 

Job Qualifications: 


* Must have a state SLP license with the Department of Professional Regulations. 


* Minimum Bachelor’s Degree


* Must be certified with ASHA (CCC) or be eligible (CFY). 


* Hands-on BLS Card.


* Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.


* Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.


* Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.

Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents safety.


* Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.


* Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.