Prn Speech Language Pathologist Home Health

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

•  Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatments for patients with speech and language  disorders, and oral motor disorders.  
• Performs evaluations with particular attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech  fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.  
•  Maintains communication with patient and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home  programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.  
• Develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic speech and language development programs and  services.  
• Provides speech articulation therapy and works with patients to develop language skills as  appropriate  
• Facilitates behavior management in patients and families as appropriate to the needs of the  patient: teaches parenting skills as required.  
• Maintains record of work performed.  
•  Maintains equipment and supplies used as part of the therapeutic process.  
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.  
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.    

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential  functions. The requirements  

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• Masters degree in Speech Language pathology  
• Current registration and in good standing with regulatory body (mandatory in New Brunswick,  Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan)  
•  Membership with the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. 
• Minimum one year experience,  
•  Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical/medical history 
• Required to submit to annual TB and Rubella screen  
•  Must provide record of Hepatitis vaccination or declination 
• HR 3-1  
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•  Willingness to comply by participation in any training BrightStar provides as required by  provincial Occupational Health & Safety legislation to ensure employee safety  

COMMUNICATION SKILLS  

Ability to write routine reports and required correspondence as required by BrightStar Speech Therapist  guidelines. Ability to respond professionally on behalf of BrightStar. Must be able to appropriately  respond to and maintain confidential information at all times.  

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS 

Requires the ability to prioritize and complete work on time, be detail-oriented, exhibit a service  orientation to both staff and clients and be a professional team player with a positive attitude. Relies on  experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is  required. Must possess the ability to handle confidential information and act as the BrightStar  spokesperson. Must also possess the ability to respond appropriately in an objective manner in all  situations. Effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed  treatment in a manner easily understood by the client. Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology and/or  kinesiology. Also must have the ability to evaluate and treat speech, language and hearing disorders. Must  also have knowledge of relevant diagnostic tests and procedures. Must have the ability to demonstrate  solid judgment and discretion. Must also demonstrate a sense of understanding and urgency for priorities.  Will require the ability to appropriately troubleshoot and escalate where necessary, problems/issues to the  appropriate individual. Must also have the ability to use the computer, preferably in a PC, Windows-based  operating environment.  

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

Requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to  successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history  check and background check.  

Home environment involves possible exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that  require following safety precautions and may include use of protective equipment.  

 May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening. Ability to safely lift, and physically  manipulate patients.  

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/home environment.  

No or very limited physical effort required.  

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.  

Disclaimer: This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform  this job. It is not intended to represent comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and  qualifications required of employees assigned.

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