The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient needs related to speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, and developing/implementing treatment plans to enhance patient well-being. This includes performing ongoing assessments, documenting progress, coordinating services with the healthcare team, and managing discharge planning.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program and hold current, active state licensure in Oklahoma, along with Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Preferred experience includes 1-2 years in Home Health, and an active Oklahoma driver's license with required vehicle and insurance are mandatory.
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Job description
PRINCIPLE CHOICE HOME HEALTHCARE (PCH) is looking for a self-motivated, confident, and compassionate PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us.
About Principle Choice Home Health
Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere. We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health and healing in the place that matters most - home. We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceed expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience. Compassion - We deliver compassionate care by attentively listening to our clients' needs, addressing all concerns, and providing emotional support and empathy during each step of their care. Advocacy - We advocate for our clients by empowering them to be an active partner in their care and ensuring all treatment options are thoroughly explained, leaving our clients with the confidence to make well-informed decisions.
POSITION PURPOSE Under the supervision of the Nurse Administrator the Speech Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.
Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
ORGANIZATION This position reports to the Director of Therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Speech Language Pathologist performs initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate current level of function.
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
The Speech Language Pathologist provides a written evaluation and plan of care defining speech therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
The Speech Language Pathologist delivers speech therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
The Speech Language Pathologist maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
The Speech Language Pathologist participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
The Speech Language Pathologist documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
The Speech Language Pathologist documents effectively and accurately.
The Speech Language Pathologist follows policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
The Speech Language Pathologist maintains effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family.
Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
The Speech Language Pathologist supervises other personnel as applicable.
The Speech Language Pathologist completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university/program.
Current state licensure in Oklahoma and in good standing.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
1-2 years recent Home Health experience preferred.
Active Oklahoma driver’s license.
Current vehicle insurance and registration.
Required vehicle.
Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as: extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Nurse Case Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Settings include, but are not limited to; General office, patient home setting and automobile.
TRAINING Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS’ and PCH’ associate and customer data.
DISCLOSURES The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Principle Choice Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, parental status, national origin, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non-merit-based factors or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
