What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist, PRN position at Patriot At Home?
Homecare – Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN)
Territory: Akron Ohio
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Patriot is veteran owned and family operated
Why Patriot?
- Patriot At Home is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company, and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.
We value our families and community:
- Flexible Schedule
- Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
- Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
How we support you professionally:
- This position is paid at a competitive per diem visit rate
- Company 401K with 4% company matching
The responsibilities of our Speech-Langauge Pathologists include:
- Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and recommend mechanisms to enhance the patient's hearing ability
- Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
- Establish a Speech Therapy treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary
- Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Speech Therapy
- Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Speech Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home
- Record on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and patient's response to therapy intervention
- All other duties as assigned
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English
Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a Bachelors Degree in the Field of Speech and Hearing Therapy preferred
- Preferably a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
- Licensed or registered in the state of Ohio
- Must have at least one year of institutional experience
- Must have a criminal background check
- Must have current CPR (BLS) certification
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
