Speech Language Pathologist

JOB SUMMARY:
A Speech Language Pathologist ( SLP ) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent
basis in their place of residence . This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan
of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services /Nursing
Supervisor . Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified
speech pathologist or audiologist .
QUALIFICATIONS :
1 . A person who meets the education and experience requirements for a certificate of Clinical
Competency in Speech Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech - Language
Hearing Association , or
2 . A person who meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of
accumulating the supervised experience required for certification .
3 . Currently licensed in the state ( s ) in which practicing .
4 . Two (2) years experience, preferred .

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 . Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient .
2 . Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patients capabilities .
3 . Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning .
4 . Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician .
5 . Directs and supervises personnel , as assigned .
6 . Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation .
7 . Performs all skilled procedures .
8 . Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment .
9 . Writes reports to physicians regarding patient ' s progress .
10 . Instructs patients and family members in home programs .
11 . Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency' s staff members .
12 . An initial evaluation , including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and
submitted to the physician for approval . A recertification by physician every 60 days is
necessary if further treatment is to be continued . A progress note is written each visit . A
reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached . A summary is written
upon patient ' s discharge .
13 . A supervisory visit is made every fourteen days on each patient seen by a home health aide
as assigned .
14 . Assists the physician in evaluating level of function .
15 . Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary .
16 . Prepares clinical and progress notes .
17 . Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel .
18 . Participates in inservice programs .
19 . Completes and submits OASIS assessments , reassessments, transfers , resumptions of care , discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames .
20 . Appropriately utilizes ICD - 9 codes .

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to /from patient homes .

JOB RELATIONSHIP:
1 . Supervised by : Director of Clinical Services /Nursing Supervisor
2 . Workers Supervised: Home Health Aide as assigned

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity .
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical
activity .
Moderate lifting .
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis .