Speech Language Pathologist At Home

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Specializes in assessment and diagnosis; intervention, management,
counseling, and follow-up services for disorders of speech, language,
cognitive aspects of communication, swallowing or other upper aero
digestive functions. Provides this service in a home setting while
performing the following duties: Responsibilities Reviews Physician’s
referral, patient’s condition and medical records to determine speech
therapy treatment required. Obtains history and subjective components of
the evaluation In the home setting: Diagnoses and evaluates speech,
language, communicative, cognitive, and swallowing skills as related to
educational, medical, social, and psychological factors Plans, directs,
or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative
efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and
nonorganic etiology Provides counseling and guidance and language
development therapy to patients Reviews individual file to obtain
background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate
tests and to ensure that adequate information is available Administers,
scores, and interprets specialized hearing, speech and language tests
Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients to
meet individual needs, interests, and abilities Reviews treatment plan,
and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new
programs Evaluates swallowing abilities via bedside swallow/video
studies, developing a plan of care based on findings and individualized
patient needs Maintains records as required by law, establishment’s
policy, and administrative regulations Performs complete, thorough, and
timely electronic documentation Instructs individuals to monitor their
own speech and provides ways to practice new skills Acts as consultant
to educational, medical, and other professional groups Confers with
Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient
information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate
speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care
Participates in the PI and CQI process through committees as needed
Assist in the orientation and training of new staff Education and
Experience A qualified speech-language pathologist holds a Certificate
of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association Master’s Degree from an accredited Graduate Program.
Completion of a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of a certified
SLP Home health experience preferred Certification/Licensure Licensed
Speech Therapy in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois or registry
eligible Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of
hire Maintain a valid driver’s license and… For full info follow
application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment
opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
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