Oswego Health
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, Full Time - OSWEGO HOME HEALTH CARE
The SLP performs in a manner consistent with Oswego Health’s mission, policies and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. This is a shared position between Oswego Health Home Care and The Manor at Seneca Hill. Position Responsibilities Speech Language Pathologists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific speech therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist include (but are not limited to): Uses written and oral tests, as well as special instruments, to diagnose the nature and extent of impairment. Analyzes speech, language and swallowing irregularities. Develops an individualized plan of care tailored to each patient’s needs. Selects augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and sign language, and teaches their use to individuals with little or no speech capability. Teaches those with little or no speech capability how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their language skills to communicate more effectively. Provides SLP interventions to assure nutrition/hydration and to reduce the risk of aspiration including airway clearance techniques and respiratory muscle strengthening. Helps patients who have suffered loss of speech develop, or recover, reliable communication skills, so patients can fulfill their educational, vocational, and social roles. Writes and maintains patient case notes and reports. Educates and counsels families, caregivers, and other professionals. Performs other position-related duties as assigned. Other Responsibilities Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook. Completes required orientation as directed by CHHA. Follows agency and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment. Respects cultural and religious practices of patients. Upholds HIPAA regulations. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts. Position Requirements Graduate of an accredited SLP program. Current SLP license, in good standing with the State licensing board. Minimum of two (2) years SLP experience, preferably in corresponding setting. Cognitive skills as related to the position. Compensation:
$50.00-$75.00 per patient visit. Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.
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The SLP performs in a manner consistent with Oswego Health’s mission, policies and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. This is a shared position between Oswego Health Home Care and The Manor at Seneca Hill. Position Responsibilities Speech Language Pathologists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific speech therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist include (but are not limited to): Uses written and oral tests, as well as special instruments, to diagnose the nature and extent of impairment. Analyzes speech, language and swallowing irregularities. Develops an individualized plan of care tailored to each patient’s needs. Selects augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and sign language, and teaches their use to individuals with little or no speech capability. Teaches those with little or no speech capability how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their language skills to communicate more effectively. Provides SLP interventions to assure nutrition/hydration and to reduce the risk of aspiration including airway clearance techniques and respiratory muscle strengthening. Helps patients who have suffered loss of speech develop, or recover, reliable communication skills, so patients can fulfill their educational, vocational, and social roles. Writes and maintains patient case notes and reports. Educates and counsels families, caregivers, and other professionals. Performs other position-related duties as assigned. Other Responsibilities Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook. Completes required orientation as directed by CHHA. Follows agency and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment. Respects cultural and religious practices of patients. Upholds HIPAA regulations. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts. Position Requirements Graduate of an accredited SLP program. Current SLP license, in good standing with the State licensing board. Minimum of two (2) years SLP experience, preferably in corresponding setting. Cognitive skills as related to the position. Compensation:
$50.00-$75.00 per patient visit. Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.
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