Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Boise, ID (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=12400+W.+Overland+Rd+Boise+ID+USA+83709) Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionJob Summary:First Choice Home Health is seeking a registered professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients/clients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client well being. Participates in the coordination of care.RequirementsJob Qualifications:

Education: Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university

Licensure: Current State License in Speech-Language Pathology or if licensure does not apply, meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(n), current Driver’s License

Experience: One year experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting, or home health preferred.

Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance

Environmental and Working Conditions:Works in patient‘s homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; Ability to work aflexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.Physical and Mental Effort:Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and familyindividualized psychosocial needs.Essential Functions

Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient/client needs, determine level of functioning and appropriateness of the patient/client for home care.

Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).

Prepares and completes clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.

Analyzes patient/client needs and provides appropriate care that is ordered by physician as indicated in the plan of care. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.

Provides therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating or performing patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients. Provides supervision and guidance to home health aides as appropriate.

Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.

Provides patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling.

Provides patient/client and caregiver education.

Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency or licensing board.

Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program

Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.

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