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Capital Health Care Network

Speech-Language Pathologist - Home Health

Capital Health Care Network, Steubenville, Ohio, United States, 43953

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We offer a comprehensive benefit package to full‑time employees, including:

PTO

401‑k with company match

Health insurance

Company‑paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job Description Summary

The speech‑language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the service agreement.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess home environment (as appropriate), identify equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care to improve patient’s function.

Administer speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

Recommend communication devices/aids as indicated.

Confere with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

As appropriate, participate in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Prepare and submit notes per agency policy.

Maintain clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

Identify patient/family/caregiver needs for other services and refer as appropriate.

Instruct patient, family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.

May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.

Perform other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

Possesses a degree which includes an internship from an approved master’s program in speech‑language pathology, or as required by applicable law and/or regulation.

Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA).

Is certified to practice speech‑language pathology.

Has a minimum of one year’s clinical experience in speech‑language pathology.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Company Culture and Teamwork Skills

Active Listening: Team members listen to each other’s ideas and validate them through active listening.

Communication: Team members interact, discuss, and pose questions to fortify understanding.

Persuading: Team members use persuasion, exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.

Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others and encourage and support others’ ideas and efforts.

Helping: Team members help and offer assistance to each other.

Sharing: Team members share ideas, information, and influence.

Participating: Team members participate in social media, campaigns, and projects.

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