Otterbein SeniorLife · 19 hours ago
Speech Therapist - PRN - Home Health
Otterbein is a non-profit health and human service organization that has been providing senior housing options for over 100 years. They are seeking a caring and compassionate Speech Therapist to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes, focusing on improving speech function and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Assisted LivingElder CareHealth CareHospitalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Conducts appropriate evaluative procedures, assesses patient’s home environment as appropriate, and identifies patient’s equipment needs relative to speech/language function
Identify functional speech defects, establish goals to improve patient’s speech function and participate in the development of the team care plan
Administer speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and and/or equipment in accordance with the plan of care
Recommend communication devices/aids as indicated
Confer with the attending physician, home health team members and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care
Participate in meetings, in-services and other related activities as needed
Identify patient and family needs for other home health services and refer them to the services
Supervise homemakers /home health aides when they are participating in the patient’s therapy regime
Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Home Health, state and federal guidelines and regulations
Maintain clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory
Instruct patient and/or family/caregiver and other team members in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated
Perform other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services and swallowing assistive services
Complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-services per year
Meet or exceed delivery of Otterbein Home Health service standards in a consistent fashion
Interact with all staff in a positive manner, supporting the Otterbein Home Health Mission
Comply with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established Otterbein Home Health company policies and procedures (which includes confidentiality and HIPPA)
Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner and adheres to Otterbein Home Health’s Code of Conduct
Qualification
Required
Must possess a master's degree from an accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology
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 State of Ohio or made application for same
Must possess valid driver's license
Must have the use of an automobile in good working condition and automobile insurance
Satisfactory criminal background check
Maintains current CPR certification
Benefits
Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Pharmacy Benefits
Vision and dental insurance
Paid Time off that accrues immediately
Paid Holidays
Life insurance
Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
Company
Otterbein SeniorLife
Otterbein SeniorLife offers a wide range of assisted living, rehabilitation, nursing care and home health care services.
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