Speech Language Pathologist – Slp

Speech Language Pathologist – Slp

Requirements

• Speech Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a ST in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change.
• Guide the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff.
• Use activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function.
• Help decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decision.
• Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy.
• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home care experience preferred.