Home Care Speech Therapist (SLP) (Grand Rapids, MI) | I Built It ...

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Our Home Health Care Division is seeking a Contingent Speech Language Pathologist for Grand Rapids, MI. Experience with Geriatrics and home visits preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides services for home care clients who have speech and language problems. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with the participation of the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as indicated.

QUALIFICATIONS

Meets the education and experience requirements for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language -Hearing Association, or has completed the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
Is certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology
Has a minimum of one year experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience.
Current CPR certification, as applicable.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communications skills with good interpersonal skills.
Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Performs speech therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments and ongoing evaluation for clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.

Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight hours of referral for speech therapy services unless other arrangements are made.
Develops a speech therapy plan that identifies functional speech defects or swallowing difficulty and is directed toward improving client function.
Reviews and updates the care plans based on client need and Agency requirements.
Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) in the clinical record, and submits documentation to the Agency per guidelines.
Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to the designated nursing staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
Reports changes in client condition or service plan to the Agency supervisor the date changes are noted/made.
2. Implements teaching appropriate to the client's needs and abilities, and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan.

3. Develops care plan guidelines for other members of the team to support the client goals.

Participates in care conferences and other team or Agency meetings. Shares areas of expertise and initiates interdisciplinary referrals.
Educates team members and clients/families about community resources and how to access them appropriately.
4. Supervises the assessment, planning and implementation by the Social Service team.

5. Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team and the Advisory Committee in identifying. opportunities to improve services, and implement strategies to address unmet needs of clients.

6. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process.

Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee and Professional Advisory Committee; attends meetings as required.
7. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

SUPERVISION OF SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANTS

Instructs and supervises social work assistants in providing services to home care clients.

Evaluates employee performance and provides timely reviewers.
Reviews documentation and assures compliance with regulatory requirements and Agency policy.

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Compensation: Pay Per Visit
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Source: http://www.anditdidntcostmeadime.com/2012/03/home-care-speech-therapist-slp-grand-rapids-mi/

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