Home Health Speech Therapist - PRN

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing treatment for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Duties include screening and evaluations performed to determine the degree of impairment. Implementation of a plan of care with specific treatment guidelines.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Masters Degree from an accredited school in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum Work Experience
• Zero or more years experience in the field of Speech Therapy

Required Licenses

• [Kentucky, United States] Speech-language Pathologists
• Current license with the KY board of Speech-Language Pathology

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Transfer patients at varying levels of assistance:

Supervision - Requires visual assistance only.

Minimal Assistance - Patient can perform 75% or more of physical activity; therapy staff performs 25% or less.

Moderate Assistance - Patient performs between 50% to 75% of the physical activity; therapy staff performs between 25%-50% of the task.

Maximal Assistance - Patient can perform 25% or less of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 75% or more.

Total Assistance - Patient can not perform any of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 100% of the task.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts Speech Therapy services in accordance with Kentucky Speech-Language and Pathology Board Regulations.
• Performs appropriate assessment, re-assessment, treatment and discharge per physician orders/referral/plan of care.
• Completes documentation within policy time parameters. Ensures that all documentation is complete and does not require reminders and/or excessive time to complete paperwork.
• Demonstrates competency with therapy intervention modalities, assistive devices/augmentative devices and therapy techniques.
• Establishes a safe therapy environment and operates equipment within standard guidelines.
• Involves patient, family and team members in plan of care and provides information, teaching and education based on identified need.
• Follows policy for consent or treatment, release of medical information, confidentiality and appropriate awareness of suspected abuse and take measures to document/report then accordingly.
• Employee binder up to date with competency forms, TB skin test, mask fit test, BLS and license.
• Assist with caseload management when you plan to be off and/or when caseload varies (do not seek out other areas to assist).
• Promotes a professional and positive image at times with coworkers, patients, families and other departments.
• Has met goals established for this year.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

• Supports the Mission, Service, and Values of the organization.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

-never underestimate the power of an apology

-refrain from blame and judgment

-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health

-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile