Speech-Language Pathologist, Home Health & Hospice (PRN)

JOB SUMMARY:

Livingston Healthcare Home Health & Hospice Speech-Language Pathologists provide evidence-based speech therapy services to patients of all ages in the home.

Schedule:

• PRN
• Variable Days

Compensation:

• $35.82/hr DOE
• PRN Differential
• Shift Differential

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide ethical, safe, and quality Speech Therapy care/treatment for patients per standard of practice set forth in the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics as well as the State of Montana Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologist Examiners Rules and Statues.
2. Produce timely and accurate documentation of all patient care sessions, including initial evaluations with plan of care, treatment notes, progress reports/updated plan of care and discharge summaries, within 24 hours of visit.
3. Communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient care and changes in patient status using appropriate communication outlets including email, message center, phone, Tiger Text and verbal discussion.
4. Attendance at monthly staff meetings, weekly case conference, and other meetings as warranted by department manager.
5. Actively participates in Performance and Process Improvement.
6. Assist with maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Internal chart audits as requested by Home Health Manager.
2. Livingston HealthCare required annual competency course(s).
3. CPR Certification.
4. Completion of continuing education courses to maintain state licensure and to advance skills and abilities.
5. Supervision of SLP students.
6. Communication with teammates within the department and organization using organization appropriate tools such as email, phone, and text.
7. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

1. Master’s degree in communication Disorders or comparable discipline.
2. Holds current certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) with ASHA (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association).
3. Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Montana.
4. In good standing with current state licensing board.
5. Driver’s license in good standing in State of Montana

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
2. Team player and cooperative with other personnel.
3. Strong communication and time management skills

Salary : $36