Company:

Mercy Health by Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Home Health Speech Therapist is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Speech Therapist is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language problems. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Therapist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Participates in the development of speech therapy plans of care for patients.Makes visits to the patients for assessment and evaluation and communicates with the physician before start of care and as needed and completes appropriate OASIS assessments.Provides education and instruction to team members, patients & families.Documents care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the medical records.May participate in agency quality improvement programs.Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate.Accepts the policies & procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of State and Federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care.Willingly accepts direction from Director of Clinical Service.Meets or exceeds established productivity standards.Provides speech/language pathology services in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care, recommending mechanisms which focus on alternative methods of communication, speech and swallowing exercises.Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patients and family, exchange information and problem solve & receive staff support and education.Participates in agency quality improvement programs when requested.Evaluates outcomes of treatment plan and plans discharge as appropriate.Supervises Home Health Aides as appropriate.Ensures that all care is provided with respect for patient rights.Reports all grievances and complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons.Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient property.Follows standard precautions and infection control procedure.Reports all accidents and incidents observed.Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.Observes safety needs of the patients.Educates staff in psychosocial aspects, as needed.Attends in-services and meetings as required.Collaborates with service provider furnishing contract services to the patient as needed.Participates in developing and updating policies and procedures as requested.Maintains proper documentation for billing.Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy required.Master's degree in Speech Therapy preferred.Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Skills

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered Speech Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.