Speech Pathologist - Home Health

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology (Required)

Work Experience

• 2 - 3 years Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of typical disorders including articulation, language, voice and fluency (Preferred)
• 2 - 3 years Knowledge of developmental norms, language acquisition, and early intervention (Preferred)
• 2 - 3 years Experience with a range of ages including neonates-geriatrics (Preferred)
• 2 - 3 years Behavioral management (Preferred)
• 2 - 3 years Patient/caregiver counseling (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures:

• Speech Language Pathology (SLP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathologist with current Georgia License

Essential Functions

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan

CARE PROCESSES

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care
• Bases care decisions on plan of care
• Monitors and documents patient response
• Establishes rapport with clients
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment
• Provides effective interventions
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
• Uses correct terminology
• Conforms to required style and format

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
• Documents the results of the evaluation

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role
• Understands equipment operation
• Maintains equipment in working order
• Troubleshoots equipment problems
• Uses technology to increase productivity
• Adapts to new technology

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate