Speech Language Therapist

SLP Home Health / Speech Language Therapist

The Speech Language Therapist is responsible for implementation of standards of

care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions

in the service agreement.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech / language function.
• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and / or equipment.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

Job Requirements