What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Patriot At Home?
Homecare – Speech Language Pathologist
Territory: Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties
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
- Paid time off
- 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 salary with the opportunity to earn extra money by picking up visits at our per diem rate
- Mileage reimbursement for any company travel
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Supplemental insurance (begins immediately upon hire)
- Company 401K with 4% company matching
The responsibilities of our Speech Language 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
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
Job Conditions:
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to access patients' homes, which may not be wheelchair accessible.
- Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity for patient assessments and care
- Standard nursing activities that include walking, sitting, stooping, standing, and varying lifting/moving/turning of patients
Patriot at Home is an equal opportunity employer
