Speech Language Pathologist

At VitalCaring, our goal is to deliver compassionate, one-on-one quality healthcare to our patients in the comfort of their own home. We do this by bringing together like-minded people who are called to care and who are supported by a positive organizational culture that is unmatched in the industry. With more than 70 locations throughout the South, VitalCaring offers comprehensive benefits coverage for you and your family, as well as a generous paid time off package for our full-time, regular employee with an accrual of up to 30 days annually (includes holidays).

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is a registered professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.  Provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Participates in the coordination of care.

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient needs and determine level of functioning and appropriateness of patient for home care
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Prepares and completes clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner
• Coordinates care and documents coordination with all physicians and other health care clinicians involved in the care of the patient as needed and appropriate
• Provides therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
• Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, verbal orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner
• Provides treatment and services according to state and federal regulations and professional standards
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to home health aides as appropriate
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes
• Provides patient caregiver, and family counseling; provides patient and caregiver education
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency or licensing board
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program
• Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training

Qualifications

Education: Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university

Licensure: Current State License in Speech-Language Pathology or if licensure does not apply, meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(n)

Experience: Prefer one year experience in an acute care, rehabilitation setting, or home health

Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice, good interpersonal skills, proof of current CPR

Transportation: Reliable transportation, current Driver’s License, valid and current auto liability insurance