Job Description
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
- Perform clinical assessment; identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient
- Document, prepare/revise and complete Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
- Analyze patient needs and administer care as ordered by physician.
- Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with the patient needs and desires.
- Applies concepts of infection control standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
- Provides appropriate plan, treatment and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate test and measurements.
- Maintain pertinent records of specific test performed and progress made.
- Educate patient/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and appropriate discharge plans through family members.
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Must meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching and other assistance necessary.
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Pediatric focus and home health experience preferred.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
- Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
- Excellent communication verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
- Responsive to requests.
- Reliable transportation, valid drivers license and current auto liability insurance.
- Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
- Current Texas State License in Speech Language Pathology/Eligible for Texas State License to practice Speech Therapy
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language Association/Willing to pursue CCC's