Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary

This is professional, clinical work involved in the planning and provision of treatment services to patients exhibiting communication disorders. Performance is evaluated by the Rehab Manager and/or designee through direct observation, written reports and consultation.

Providence at Home with Compassus

• 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…