Company:Providence at Home with Compassus
Position SummaryThe Home Health Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.
Position Specific Responsibilities- Participates in the development of speech therapy plans of care for patients whose direct care needs have been determined after consultation with referring physician.
- Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluation and communicates with the physician before start of care and as needed and completes appropriate OASIS assessments.
- Provides education and instruction to team members, patients & families.
- Documents care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the medical records.
- May participate in agency quality improvement programs.
- Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
- Willingly accepts direction from Director of Clinical Services..
- Meets or exceeds established productivity standards.
- Confers as needed with attending physician or other agency personnel regarding patient's condition and records information timely in patient's EMR.
- Provides speech/language pathology services in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care, recommending mechanisms which focus on alternative methods of communication, speech and swallowing exercises.
- Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patients and family, exchange information and problem solve & receive staff support and education.
- Participates in agency quality improvement programs when requested.
- Evaluates outcomes of treatment plan and plans discharge as appropriate.
- Supervises Home Health Aide as appropriate.
- Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.
- Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.
- Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient property.
- Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure.
- Reports all accidents and incidents observed.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Observes safety needs of the patients.
- Educates staff in psychosocial aspects, as needed.
- Attends in-services and meetings as required.
- Collaborates with service provider furnishing contract services to the patient as needed.
- Participates in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested.
- Maintains proper documentation for billing.
- Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience- Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations- Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
CompensationThe current compensation range for this position is
$41.65-$64.65 per hour. The specific rate of pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on relevant education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. Compassus does not inquire about, consider, or rely upon an applicant's prior salary history in determining compensation. In addition to base compensation for the position, an employee working in this position may be eligible for pay differentials based on hours, shifts worked, or other criteria. They may also qualify for bonuses under applicable bonus programs or at Compassus's discretion, as well as other forms of variable pay under relevant company policies. A summary of applicable pay programs will be provided during the offer process.
Benefits Compassus offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays; mileage reimbursement; continuing education support; and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and position classification and by the terms of the applicable benefit plan or program. A summary of available benefits will be provided during the offer process.
How to Apply / Application Deadline Submit your application through the Compassus careers portal at https://www.compassuscareers.com/ or via the platform on which this posting appears. Compassus reserves the right to close this posting at any time, including once a sufficient candidate pool has been identified or an offer has been extended and accepted. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
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