Speech Language Pathologist for Busy Home Health Care Agency Full-time Job
Nov 3rd, 2022 at 13:59 Home Health Care Ocala 160 views Reference: 1294Job Details
Looking for staffing for Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties.
DEFINITION
This individual is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to enhance the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders. Provides patient treatments under the orders of a physician. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.
QUALIFICATIONS
The speech pathologist shall be currently licensed in the state of Florida, pursuant to Chapter 468, F.S. Must have completed approved curriculum in Speech Pathology. Must be able to adequately communicate with patients, physicians, and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Performs comprehensive assessment utilizing the OASIS data set
- Assists the physician in evaluating the patient to determine the type of speech of language disorder and the appropriate corrective therapy.
- Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders
- Performs initial evaluations, coordinates care planning with physician, and carries out orders for therapy services in the home setting
- Participates in staff education as requested
- Participates in patient care conferences
- Maintains patient and Agency confidentiality in all matters
- Records activities and findings in the clinical record and to report to the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care
- Instructs other health team personnel and caregivers in methods of assisting the patient to improve and correct speech disabilities
- Acts as Case Manager for Speech Therapy only cases
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $65.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home Health Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence SP Therapy (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
