Home Health SLP

HOME HEALTH THERAPY JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Speech Language Pathologist will carry out an individualized program of therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals in a home health environment. The Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff involved in the plan of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other clinical specialists. Reviews patient's functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patient's functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans via Your Tailor Made Senior Services EMR system(s)-Finale Health. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote speech therapy in the community.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and update patient care plans.
• Communicating with the agency's intake department to facilitate new patient assessments.
• Participating in ongoing training and education to maintain current knowledge and skills in SLP therapy practice.
• Collaborating with the agency's management team to maintain quality patient care and achieve agency goals.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation via Your Tailor Made Senior Services EMR System(s)-Finale Health.
• Maintaining electronic patient files to ensure HIPAA standards.
• Communicating in a professional manner with all parties including office staff and field workers.
• Be in compliance and understand Your Tailor Made Senior Services Policy Manual