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 inservices.
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 Supervisory Visit form and submit to Manager/Supervisor within 48 hours.
Complete new staff orientation including paperwork and skills assessments.
If deficiencies are noted, help design plan to refine skills.
Review with Manager/Supervisor, program changes and revisions on an as needed basis.
Act as “point person” for individual disciplines’ issues in the manager/supervisor’s absence, e.g., staffing, clinical questions, orientation of registry staff, etc.
Review new employee’s paperwork during the first month of employment.
Review results with manager/supervisor.
Participate in the Utilization Review committee and complete assignments.
Assist manager in interview process, (specifically SLP,OT & PT clinical skills & competency).
Education and/or Experience
Required - Master's Degree Speech/language pathology Or equivalent educ/experience
CA
Required - Completes necessary education to attain Speech Therapy license in the state of California.
Required - Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology, Communication disorders, or related field.
Preferred - 1 year Clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
Preferred - Home Health experience as a Speech Pathologist.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
WA
Required upon hire: Washington Speech Language Pathologist License (Vendor Managed)
Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider Identifier (NPI)
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pay Range: $41.65 - $64.65
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