Job description

A registered professional who provides coordinated therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care:

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, level of functioning, ability to communicate, appropriateness of patient for home care, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Develop/revise Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members. Your position will include: Participation in coordination of patient care.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements.
• Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Supervise speech language assistant and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university Current California State License in
Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech- Language Hearing Association
2. Two years’ experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting home health preferred.
3. Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR
and Hepatitis profile.
4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements
and is in good working order.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Works in a patient's home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases;
ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
2. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family
individualized psycho social needs.
3. Works in a health care facility or patient’s residence.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem, PRN

Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Speech Language Pathology License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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