SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, HOME HEALTH - Floyd Home Care, Cedartown GA
Location: Cedartown Georgia
Description: LHC Group is employing SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, HOME HEALTH - Floyd Home Care, Cedartown GA right now, this vacancy will be placed in Georgia. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Seeking PRN SLP for Floyd Home Care - Cedartown, GA. A proud member of LHC Group.
The Speech Therap! ist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable ! standards of practice.
Observes, records, and reports! to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate.
Visits patient according to plan of treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency at least twice per week.
Completes all patient evaluations and develops the ST plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
Provides in-services to agency staff upon request of supervising nurse.
Sends the supervising nurse and/or the physician a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
Requirements
ASHA Certification (or it's equivalent) in Speech/Language Pathology, or in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Be eligible or hold a license issued by the state of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Benefits
At LHC Group, we offer an opportunity to be part of something that's more than just a job. We are always growing and there are many opportunities for advancement to managerial, directorial and executive roles around the country. We know that our employees work hard, so we offer an excellent and competitive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities to share in our company's financial growth and success. Furthermore, we make sure that you have the tools and technology you need to be able to do your job well, give quality care and seize the o! pportunities we offer.
As a financially stable, well-established co! mpany we have an informal work culture and an open-door policy; CEO Keith Myers encourages staff at all levels to reach out to him with concerns, questions or comments. LHC Group understands the needs of our employees and we give Home Health RNs the independence and flexibility to attend to professional as well as personal obligations during the working day.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Cancer/Critical Illness insurance
Life insurance
401(K) retirement plan with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time-off
Holiday pay
Voluntary term life insurance
Supplemental Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Disability gap insurance
Accident insurance
MedSupport insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Bereavement Pay
Continuing Education Units through Online Management System
Salary: . Date posted:
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to LHC Group.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 02:23:04 GMT
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