PRN Speech Language Pathologist

* • SLP care needs are assessed as needed for SLP clients:
After a referral, an accurate history and physical exam are performed.

• Documents assessment data within 24 hours of home visit.

• Describes assessment & accurately interprets data holistically (psychological, physiological, cognitive & medication regime).

• Observes reimbursement eligibility criteria in implementing services for clients:
Assists in obtaining information to determine alternative payment sources.

• Communicates with insurance co or HMO's to determine eligibility for home care.

• Determines priorities of client care based on client's needs and available resources:
Manages time effectively.

• Prioritizes client's needs effectively.

• Written plan of care developed which best meets the client's needs holistically.

• Defines the coordination of care needed.

• Care plan includes:
Specific SLP Interventions.

• Referrals as indicated.

• Outcome (long term goal ime frame). Plan revised & updated every 60 days or 90 days for hospice, as client's condition changes.

• Cooperatively assists clients & significant others in developing a realistic plan of care.

• Develops a patient plan of care & supervises client's care on an individual basis as applies to Assistants/Aides regarding rehab.

• Provides treatment interventions safely and competently:
Delivers care according to care plan & established priorities.

• Practices consistent with SHC approved procedures, protocols & standards of care.

• Plans and completes home visit in timely manner.

• Notifies supervisor when deviations occur outside the norm.

• Meets time management productivity standards at a rate of     visits per week.

• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge & appropriate application of technical SLPskills.

• Physician's orders are properly interpreted & carried out as directed.

• Documentation follows proper format including assessment, interventions, plan and goal.

• Documentation meets specific Medicare, Medicaid, and other requirements.

• Treatment plan is based on measurable goals relevant to objective findings.

• Provides information to client & significant other regarding diagnosis, interventions & available resources.

• Functions as a family advocate, observing, promoting the client's right of privacy, self determination & confidentiality.

• Investigates and follows up to ensure needs are met.

• Utilizes appropriate telephone skills to provide consultation about rehab care according to SHC guidelines.

• Completes Agency documentation such as daily schedules, time sheets, mileage reports per SHC guidelines, unusual occurrence, employee injury and paid time off requests.

• Completes discharge summary.

• Assesses, plans, implements & evaluates educational needs and readiness of client & significant others to learn:
Develops individualized teaching plan tailored to the client's goals.

• Implements & documents teaching plan.

• Provides concise teaching materials & technique demonstrations that are practical for the home setting.

• Modifies plan after evaluation process as needed.

• Provides or assists patient and caregivers in obtaining equipment & supplies necessary to provide quality care.

• Encourages compliance with therapeutic rehab program.

• Assesses client for risk behaviors:
Identifies risk factors as appropriate by each specific discipline.

• Develops and implements a risk reduction plan (such as a home safety inspection) with client involvement.

• Integrates preventive care & health promotion during home visits.

• Promotes client self care responsibility & independence.

• Provides safe environment for clients & adheres to SHC safety standards:
Demonstrates knowledge of & adherence to policies & procedures for fire & disaster plans.

• Complies with mandated in services.

• Demonstrates ability to safely operate equipment.

• Maintains CPR certification.

• Identifies potential hazards to supervisor and participates in resolution as needed.

• Adheres to infection control guidelines.

• Review policies and procedures as they pertain to individual disciplines.

• After 72 hours return to manager for final review.

• Arrange for and complete the Supervisory Visits for Performance Evaluations.

• Complete…