Eventide Senior Living Communities
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - Full Time - Kearney/Buffalo Co
Eventide Senior Living Communities, Kearney, Nebraska, United States, 68847
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - Full Time - Kearney/Buffalo County
Tabitha's Home Health in Kearney/Buffalo County, NE is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to work 8a-5p, Monday to Friday.
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for identifying, assessing, and treating clients with speech, language, swallowing disorders, and voice disorders.
Essential Functions
Evaluates the client by utilizing appropriate diagnostic assessment tools for dysphagia, speech/language/voice disorders.
Performs Speech Pathology treatment procedures based on initial and on‑going client evaluation.
Develops and implements the client’s plan of care in collaboration with the physician, other health‑care professionals, family/caregiver according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.
Documents the care provided, instructions given, client’s progress toward goals, and changes in condition following each visit adhering to Tabitha’s policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.
Reports significant changes in the client’s condition to the physician and nursing staff.
Communicates and coordinates care with other health‑care professionals involved in the care.
Designs, implements, and evaluates therapeutic interventions and instructs the client’s family/caregiver, Rehabilitation Aide, or Functional Maintenance Aide in carrying out the program.
Consults with the attending physician and obtains a written telephone order for changes in the client’s plan of care.
Ensures that assigned clients’ clinical records are complete, timely, and reflect coordination of care.
Oversees and coordinates Rehabilitation aides’ client care activities.
Organizes and prioritizes work to complete responsibilities according to plan of care within established time frames to meet the senior’s/client’s functional, medical, and social needs.
Ideal Candidate
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist school.
Experience:
One year experience as SLP, preferred. Geriatric experience preferred.
Credentials:
Speech Language Pathology license in good standing in Nebraska, COC from the American Speech and Hearing Association, CPR required, valid Nebraska Driver’s license, good driving record; must maintain auto insurance and comply with Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.
Communication:
Must speak, read, write, and understand English, including medical terminology; fluent enough to follow and provide instructions, compose professional e‑mail and documentation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to access homes, lift/push/pull 25 lbs, move about work area with minimal breaks, drive vehicle, and meet strength & agility standards.
Age Requirement:
At least 18 years old.
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The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for identifying, assessing, and treating clients with speech, language, swallowing disorders, and voice disorders.
Essential Functions
Evaluates the client by utilizing appropriate diagnostic assessment tools for dysphagia, speech/language/voice disorders.
Performs Speech Pathology treatment procedures based on initial and on‑going client evaluation.
Develops and implements the client’s plan of care in collaboration with the physician, other health‑care professionals, family/caregiver according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.
Documents the care provided, instructions given, client’s progress toward goals, and changes in condition following each visit adhering to Tabitha’s policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.
Reports significant changes in the client’s condition to the physician and nursing staff.
Communicates and coordinates care with other health‑care professionals involved in the care.
Designs, implements, and evaluates therapeutic interventions and instructs the client’s family/caregiver, Rehabilitation Aide, or Functional Maintenance Aide in carrying out the program.
Consults with the attending physician and obtains a written telephone order for changes in the client’s plan of care.
Ensures that assigned clients’ clinical records are complete, timely, and reflect coordination of care.
Oversees and coordinates Rehabilitation aides’ client care activities.
Organizes and prioritizes work to complete responsibilities according to plan of care within established time frames to meet the senior’s/client’s functional, medical, and social needs.
Ideal Candidate
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist school.
Experience:
One year experience as SLP, preferred. Geriatric experience preferred.
Credentials:
Speech Language Pathology license in good standing in Nebraska, COC from the American Speech and Hearing Association, CPR required, valid Nebraska Driver’s license, good driving record; must maintain auto insurance and comply with Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.
Communication:
Must speak, read, write, and understand English, including medical terminology; fluent enough to follow and provide instructions, compose professional e‑mail and documentation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to access homes, lift/push/pull 25 lbs, move about work area with minimal breaks, drive vehicle, and meet strength & agility standards.
Age Requirement:
At least 18 years old.
EEO Disability/Veteran #TabithaHHC
#J-18808-Ljbffr