Speech Language Pathologist - VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire a per diem Speech Language Pathologist for our Kids on the Move program in Bennington County. Are you looking to further your career in home health therapy? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!

ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

As an SLP, you will evaluate, plan, and administer medically prescribed or educationally relevant speech therapy treatment to clients in their homes or students in their respective educational environment. In addition, this position is responsible for clinical supervision of students and SLP's in CFY year and students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Actively monitors and amends patient visit schedule to maximize productivity and patient need. Takes action to account for new patients and changes in existing patient schedule, including but not limited to, calling patient to reschedule visits, reshuffling patient load to meet new demands, communicating recommended changes to supervisor, etc.
• Performs a comprehensive (OASIS and SLP) assessments of assigned patients including, but not limited to psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor parameters, as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as documented by clinical record.
• Plans for and provides skilled speech-language therapy treatment including, but not limited to, therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc. assessing the patient's status and progress on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• As Care Manager and/or team member, coordinates patient care with other clinical team members, including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, care givers, other rehab services and students, ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Accurately and completely performs functions as related to school-based services, including, but not limited to, evaluations, documentation, development of Individual Educational Plan IEP's, participation in meetings, and provision of direct and consultative services. Fills out and completes insurance paperwork.
• As necessary, assesses patients' needs for HCA services, develops and coordinates POC with patient/care giver, and provides on-going supervision.
• Coordinates safe patient discharges and/or transfers (or upon knowledge of) and ensures all appropriate paperwork and patient information is processed.
• Serve as a Home Care ST as required

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• Current Vermont State SLP license required
• Two years of clinical Speech Language Pathology experience required
• Active enrollment in clinical fellowship year or successful completion of certificate of clinical competency required
• Valid Driver's License