Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Epic Travel Staffing

HOME HEALTH SLP NEEDED -

Location Radius for Home Health Patients: all Marin county 50miles

Certification Requirements:

CA SLP License

BLS

The Speech Therapist develops and implements a plan for providing rehabilitation home therapeutic treatment as well as education of patients, family members and significant others to home health and hospice patients. This position also coordinates with other home health staff to provide an efficient integration of care.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

REHABILITATION SERVICES:

• Develops or implements treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, and swallowing disorders.

• Completes patient evaluations and tests per Speech Pathology Standards of Practice, and other standards as required.

• Develops and updates the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).

• Assesses and provides and/or progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.

• Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.

• Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.

• Ensure compliance with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.

• Works flexible shift assignments, e.g. days of week, hours.

• Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.

• Functions as clinical instructor for assigned students.

CLERICAL:

• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient, including all therapy performed in medical and departmental records per standards as required.

• May perform general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient Electronic Health Records (EHR).

SAFETY:

• Participates in quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary projects.

• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each use.

• Inspects and uses equipment per manufacturers’ guidelines recording data and reporting malfunctions per policy.

COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.

• Prepares, administers, and documents services in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.

• Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.