Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatrics
Company: Extended HC
Location: New York
Posted on: March 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Extended Home Care is looking for an experienced and reliable
home care Speech Language Pathologist to conduct home visits. The
speech therapist contracted or employed through the organization
provides speech therapy services to patients according to a written
physician's plan of care. This may include but will not be limited
to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional
status, and participation in the development of the total plan of
care.The ideal candidate would be comfortable with treating a
pediatric population.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES---
Assesses patient's speech and language abilities and deficits.---
Prepares an initial assessment of the patient's condition and
perform periodic reassessments.--- Develops a plan of care in
accordance with the authorized practitioner's plan of treatment for
therapy services and according to agency policies.--- The plan of
care must include the type of services rendered, an estimated
duration of treatment, the frequency of visits with clearly
defined, measurable short and long term goals.--- Provides
rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet
established treatment goals.--- Selects and use appropriate
diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.--- Documents
type of treatment and patient's response on designated clinical
progress notes.--- Complete cases conferences, prepare discharge
summaries of service, and complete documentations on appropriate
forms and as indicated.--- Participates in the review, revision and
implementation of patient care policies and procedures, relating to
speech-language pathology.--- Instructs other health care
personnel, the patient and other care takers in methods to assist
patient in home therapy programs to improve, correct, and/or accept
the patient's disability.--- Participates in the development and
periodic revision of the plan of care forms established for the
patient.--- Collaborates with other health care team members on as
ongoing basis to ensure continuous coordination.--- Participates in
inter-disciplinary and case conferences, staff meetings and in
service programs as required.--- Participates in the agency's
Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.---
Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding
suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.--- Reports
all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or
Compliance Hotline.--- Performs other duties as assigned.Position
Requirements:--- A master's degree and certification of clinical
competence in speech pathology granted by American Speech language
and Hearing Association--- A license and current registration to
practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State.--- One
full year of supervised institutional and one year home care
experience is preferred.--- Meets state health status
requirements.Position Benefits:--- Health, Dental, Vision--- 401k +
Company match--- Paid Holidays.--- PTO Package--- Paid
Orientation--- Employee Referral ProgramThe agency provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Job Type:
Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Keywords: Extended HC, New York , Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatrics, Healthcare , New York, New York
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