Speech Therapist - Home Health (PRN)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Speech Therapist performs speech therapy evaluations and treatments as ordered by qualified physicians in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Expectation and Care Management - 60%

• Initiates contact with physician for orders and treatment plan formulation and revision as the patient's condition requires.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the patient OASIS assessments, evaluations, and discharge OASIS documentation.
• Performs therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician, evaluating and treating patients by applying appropriate speech and cognitive therapy techniques and exercises in patient's home environment.
• Recommends modifications or changes in the patient's Plan of Care based on evaluation of their progress toward the patient goals.
• Educate, instructs, and recommends patient, family members and other health team members of the proper techniques for exercise program, precautions and self care activities to assure safety for caregivers and the patient.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting by exchanging team information on the progress and discharge plan in order to provide the highest level of continuity of care for the patient.
• Communicates with patient, family members, patient's advocate(s), caregivers and physicians on progress and discharge plan on a regular basis.
• Conducts home visits to implement the patient's Plan of Care in use of therapeutic and self care activities for the purpose of improving function and safety in order to allow the patient to return home at their highest level of function and independence.
• Participates in discharge planning by exchanging information with staff members, family members and physician to promote continuity of patient care, in accordance with corporate policies, federal, state and local guidelines.
• Ensures that all work areas, treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.

Administration and Reporting - 20%

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 20%

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Other Requirements

Working Conditions and Special Requirements