Speech Therapist

Job Description

Performs Patient assessments:

• Accurately assesses patient’s appropriateness for home care, learning needs and progress toward goals.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and physician to develop the plan of care for the patient.
• Performs baseline assessment of patient swallowing, communication, and cognitive abilities as indicated.
• Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers:
• Assesses social environment and adjust or provide education as needed.
• Assess for potential clinical risks and adapt program as indicated.
• Follows universal infection control measures.

Implements treatment program to achieve designated goals:

• Administer occupational therapy services per physician orders.
• Instruct in communication and safe swallow, cognitive training as indicated.
• Develop and instruct in therapeutic exercise program.
• Implement program to restore function, and achieve maximum functional status.
• Provides discharge planning and referral to resources as needed.
• Communicate with physician, nurse, and other clinical disciplines as necessary.
• Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge.
• Revise care plan as indicated within physician orders.

Uses age appropriate teaching methods for patients and families:

• Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary.
• Documents patient education tools utilized.

Demonstrates compliance with agency policies:

• Assumes responsibility for Case Management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of home care regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines.
• Assures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Follows agency documentation policies.
• Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication.
• Ensures appropriate utilization of services.
• Follows scheduling process.
• Maintains visit productivity standards.
• Participates in Team and IDT meetings.
• Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient’s needs.
• Travels to patient homes and facilities as indicated.
• Complies with paid time off request process and weekend/holiday requirements.

Assists with growing agency business:

• Provides orientation to new employees.
• Accepts other assignments as requested.
• Cross trains to learn new skills.
• Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits.

Required Education:

• Graduate of an accredited speech and language program with a minimum of a Master’s degree.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current NJ ST License.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute, subacute or home care setting.
• Good customer service and communication skills.