MercyOne Home Health Speech Therapist - Contingent

Job Title: Contingent Speech-Language Pathologist (Home Health)

Mason City MercyOne

Summary:
Provides professional speech and audiology diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients as prescribed by a physician, in compliance with state practice acts and licensure requirements. Coordinates care, develops individualized treatment plans, and promotes client independence through effective communication and rehabilitative techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver speech-language pathology services in home health settings

• Develop and revise care plans in collaboration with physicians and clients

• Educate clients and caregivers on treatment and recovery techniques

• Document clinical findings, progress, and updates in accordance with agency policy

• Participate in quality improvement and interdisciplinary coordination

• Supervise HHAs and mentor new staff as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Meets the educational and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech
Pathology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association; or, meets the educational
requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for
certificate.
Registration or license to practice as a speech pathologist in the state of practice if applicable.
Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to agencys policies
and procedures on an on-going basis.
Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal
responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the agencys clients and their families.
Must have current Drivers license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
Accurately documents observations, evaluations and interventions pertaining to client care management
and services in accordance with agency policy and procedure utilizing the point of care information system.
This will include assessments, orders, visit reports, medication information, treatments, coordination of
services, client progress or lack of progress toward goals, and contacts with physicians and agency and
community providers as appropriate.
Takes appropriate steps to assure timely submission of client data to the office for inclusion in the client
record (by timely electronic transmission of data, or when appropriate by fax or mail).
Works with scheduling to assure visits and client care coverage are scheduled in accordance with the plan
of care and plans ahead for PTO or other time off.
Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics, and
adhere to the Compliance Program.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may

• Mental and Physical Requirements Lifts, stands, and walks 10% of time. Bends, stoops, and twists 10% of time. Positions and lifts patients 10% of time. Ability to perform continuously detailed tasks with frequent interruptions and work reprioritizations (90% of time). Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters Must be able to travel to various TH/THHS worksites or various work locations as required

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.