Home Care Speech Therapist
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

The Home Care Speech Therapist is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Part Time
• Shift: Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Home Care Speech Therapist:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: West Georgia Home Care

Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for age appropriate interventions for the client that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs to patients whom require rehabilitative care. The Speech Therapist is responsible to collaborate with all disciplines throughout the episode of care, to ensure all goals are met. The SLP provides delivery of high quality continuous care providing assessment, therapeutic exercises, education, treatments and self-maintenance therapy in the patient's home. The Therapist participates in a preceptor role, for new employees and works in cooperation with other disciplines. The Therapist is responsible for attending inservices, staff meetings, special projects and continuing education.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Direct Patient Care Access and manage patient's rehabilitative needs utilizing general principles governing reasonable and necessary therapy. Manage patient from admission through discharge and appropriately schedule visits per MDs order. Adjust frequency as needed based on status and MD order Perform routine speech therapy procedures to meet the need of the patient. Meet established productivity standards. Seek training, supervision or direction from leadership as needed Coordination of Services Develop the patient's plan of care and revise it based on patient need within MD orders Coordinate the care and services with the Clinical Supervisor and other team members and support services. Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health Leadership. Maintain communication with MD reporting any changes that may affect the patient's recovery. Patient/Caregiver Education Serve as patient educator to foster care or caregiver support for the home patient. Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety Utilize both verbal and written tools to facilitate learning and promotion of independence during recovery. Staff Education and Professional Development Participate in the orientation and education of new employees as appropriate. Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed. Accept responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient. Communication and Documentation Responsible for accurate completion of skilled intervention documentation within established timeframe. Communicate patient status changes to the MD Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines Participate in care team conferences with coworkers Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily. REGULATORY GUIDELINES Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of CMS/State, and Joint Commission regulatory guidelines. Responsible for accurate completion of visit documentation in the patient's EMR Completes all documentation within established timeframes
Required Minimum Education:
Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of professional Speech Language Pathology. Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support 1.00 Required Speech Language Pathologist 2.00 Required Georgia Driver's License 3.00 Required Private Vehicle insurance 4.00 Required BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year Home Health experience Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Strong critical care assessment and rehabilitative skills required. Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Use of window based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc. Good understanding of home health operations, reimbursement, law and regulatory processes.

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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