Speech Language Pathologist Home Health

Job description

Company: Ascension at Home Together with Compassus Position Summary: 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 a...