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Speech - Language Pathologist
Summary
Title:Speech - Language Pathologist
ID:1262
Department:Regulatory
State:PA
City:Philadelphia
Description

Speech-Language Pathologist

SIGNING BONUS

ImpactBio has partnered with a growing Philadelphia based Home Health Care Agency to support them with their staffing needs. This is 1099 Contract Position for signing on, with potential for additional work in 2020. There is a $500.00 in sign-on bonus. $250.00 sign-on bonus/credentialing bonus and another $250.00 upon completion of the discharge of the patient. This particular case will be federally surveyed. Our Director of Nursing will provide all additional training if necessary. The Speech-Language Pathologist is a clinically competent individual who delivers care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with the patient’s individualized plan of care through the process of data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Speech-Language Pathologist/Therapist works effectively and interacts with the patients, caregivers, and other members of the team while maintaining quality care in accordance with accepted standards of practice.

Benefits after Credentialing:

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Referral bonuses
  • Weekly pay
  • Direct Deposit or Pay Card option

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducts appropriate evaluative procedures, assesses patient’s home environment as appropriate, and identifies patient’s equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
  • Identifies functional speech defects; establishes goals to improve patient’s speech function and participates in the development of the team care plan.
  • Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and and/or equipment in accordance with the plan of care.
  • Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
  • Confers with the attending physician, home health team members and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care.
  • Participates in meetings, in-services and other related activities as needed.
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with agency policy, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
  • Instructs patient and/or family/caregiver and other team members in the patient’s treatment regimen as indicated.
  • Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services and swallowing assistive services.
  • Participates as a member of the Professional Advisory Committee and reports all appropriate and relevant information relative to the provision of clinical services.
  • Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year.
  • Participates in meetings and other related activities as needed.
  • Meets or exceeds delivery of service standards in a consistent fashion.
      • Complies with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established
        agency policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with all staff in a positive manner, supporting the agency’s mission.
  • Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner and adheres to
    the agency’s Code of Conduct.

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited program in Speech- Language Pathology required
  • One year of supervised professional experience in providing Speech-Language Pathology services.
  • Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • Must possess current license as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or made application for same.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania requirements.
  • Required to work in a variety of environments (housing styles, cleaning and maintenance, heating and cooling) during visits to patients in their place of residence.
  • Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
  • Must have ability sufficient to ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to and visit in patient’s homes in varying weather and road conditions.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with stress.

 

Or client is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however; only qualified candidates will be considered.


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