PRN Speech-Language Pathologist

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Job description

_ Great Lakes Home Health Care is looking for experienced Speech-Language Pathologists to join our growing team. We are new to the Area and are excited for the future of the home care industry. We are passionate about giving the very best care to improve patient lives and outcome._

Duties

Provide skilled Speech pathology service, on an intermittent basis to patients in their own homes, in accordance with the physician's orders.

Responsibilities
Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and recommend mechanisms to enhance patient's hearing abilities.
Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessment.
Establish a speech Therapist treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revise it, with the approval of the physician as necessary.
Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Speech Therapy.
Ensure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.
Communicate with other team members when appropriate and instruct them with speech pathology techniques they may use while working with the patient.
Teach, supervise and counsel the family and patient in the total Speech therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home.
Evaluate the patient's his/her significant other(s) and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required, what assistance will be available for the family in caring for the patient and what other agency and community services will be required.
Make arrangements for out-patient services procedures, which cannot be given at home.
Record, on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments and patient's response to therapy intervention.
Supervise the Home Health, (per Agency policy) when Speech Therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient's care.
Record and report to the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's condition.
Participate in the development of periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment, keeping him/her informed on the patient's status and obtaining additional orders if necessary.
Communicate with the physician at least every 30 days or whenever changes occur regarding the patient's status and obtain additional orders if necessary.
Evaluate the effectiveness of speech pathology intervention and updates the patient care plan as needed.
Write clinical/progress notes on the date of visit and incorporate same in the patient's record within 48 hours.
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her healthcare knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences. Active participation in professional and related organization meeting and individual research and reading.
Confirm on a weekly basis the schedule of visits with the clinical manager in order to coordinate the patient's visit schedule.
Participate in Agency activities, case conferences and meetings when appropriate.
Participate with staff, patients and physicians in discharge planning activities and complete a Speech Therapy Discharge Summary.

Assist in Agency Admission Process.
Obtain a medical history as it relates to present condition.
Evaluate the patient and the home situation to determine what instruction and assistance will be available from the family in caring for the patient and what other agency and community services will be required.
Ensure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.

Job Conditions
The ability to drive and the ability to access patient's homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
On occasion, maybe required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English

Equipment Operation
Speech Therapy equipment and hand washing materials.

Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Preferably a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
Licensed or registered in the state of Wisconsin.
Must have at least one year of institutional experience.
Must have a current CPR certification. (Online certification not accepted)

Reasons to join:
Great team environment
Supportive leadership staff
Competitive Wages

License/Certification:
Speech Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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