Position Overview
The Speech Therapist (ST) must be client-focused, have a passion for patient outcomes, and have the skill of motivating and influencing employees. The Speech Therapist works under the supervision of the Therapy Manager to develop and implement care plans for their clients that coordinate the clients' home care services and follow physicians' orders. The Speech Therapist ensures that services are delivered according to licensing guidelines, professional medical standards, and agency policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assess and develop a program for therapies that meet individual client needs
- Implement the client's therapy plan
- Coordinate therapy modifications to the client's plan of care with the Clinical Manager and client's physician
- Work with the Branch Manager and Clinical Manager to formulate or modify agency policies, procedures, and practices as needed
- Ensure effective coordination of client services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, Clinical Manager, and other caregivers
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive client medical data
- Instruct clients, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client
- Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns and complaints Routinely review pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehab potential
Requirements:
- Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university/program.
- Current, unrestricted state license as an Speech Therapy (ST) in the state of practice
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
Preferred:
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Proven relationship-builder
- Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
HHH
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida
Position Overview
The Speech Therapist (ST) must be client-focused, have a passion for patient outcomes, and have the skill of motivating and influencing employees. The Speech Therapist works under the supervision of the Therapy Manager to develop and implement care plans for their clients that coordinate the clients' home care services and follow physicians' orders. The Speech Therapist ensures that services are delivered according to licensing guidelines, professional medical standards, and agency policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assess and develop a program for therapies that meet individual client needs
- Implement the client's therapy plan
- Coordinate therapy modifications to the client's plan of care with the Clinical Manager and client's physician
- Work with the Branch Manager and Clinical Manager to formulate or modify agency policies, procedures, and practices as needed
- Ensure effective coordination of client services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, Clinical Manager, and other caregivers
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive client medical data
- Instruct clients, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client
- Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns and complaints Routinely review pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehab potential
Requirements:
- Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university/program.
- Current, unrestricted state license as an Speech Therapy (ST) in the state of practice
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
Preferred:
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Proven relationship-builder
- Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
HHH
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida
