What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at At Home Healthcare?
We are looking for exceptional Speech Language Pathologist to perform therapy visitsfor our pediatric patients. Provides assistance to the physician in evaluation of client level of function; determine type of speech or language disorder, and recommend appropriate corrective therapy for client. Participates in development and modification of plan of care.
Join At Home Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathologist in the Longviewarea!
Come work for a Home Health company that really does feel like family! Home care is personal for us and we want caring, qualified applicants to join our growing family. At Home Healthcare is passionate about helping children and their families receive necessary care in the comfort of home. Our pediatric care helps maintain stability in a childs life and allows them to receive the individualized care they need.
Responsibilities :
- Provides assistance to the physician in evaluation of client level of function; determine type of speech or language disorder, and recommend appropriate corrective therapy for client. Participates in development and modification of plan of care.
- Accurately provides speech and language disorder services which can be safely administered in the client home as prescribed by the physician.
- Provides complete evaluation of the clients home environment; makes appropriate recommendations for improving the home environment to the client and physician.
- Maintains current knowledge of clients condition through observation; documents any changes in client condition to the client file. Immediately reports any changes in client condition or response to therapy to the physician and nursing supervisor.
- Recommends changes to the plan of care as appropriate; implements changes in the plan of care upon receipt of authorized by the clients physician.
- Provides instruction and training to other health care personnel, the client, and family members in appropriate methods to assist the client to improve and correct speech disabilities.
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team; counsel and confers with members of the team to evaluate the clients progress and response to treatments.
- Serves as a source of information and training for the family members and other agency personnel.
- Documents all services performed for clients daily; maintains accurate, thorough progress notes for file. Accurately documents all services preformed for clients daily and maintains progress notes for file.
- Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service education and training.
- Participates in and leads educational training and programs for the client and / or caregiver.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation.
Qualifications :
Salary Range : $70,000 to $90,000 annually
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
