Speech Therapist Job at Waterbury Hospital
JOB SUMMARY:
§ Provides speech and language therapy services as per policy
§ Promotes high quality standards of care and positive outcomes
§ Reports to Therapy Supervisor
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
VNA Health at Home, being the principal provider of services, is responsible to coordinate all speech therapy services provided under contractual arrangement or directly by a staff therapist.
The Speech Therapist will possess the following skills and attributes and be responsible for the following duties:
Provides home speech therapy services to VNA Health at Home patients in accordance with current requirements of agreements/contract.
§ Admits patients to service and administers individual therapy programs following the prescription of the referring physician in accordance with VNA Health at Home policies and procedures;
§ When patients are also receiving nursing services, the therapist works with the primary
care nurse in the development of the care plan and coordination of services;
§ Performs comprehensive evaluation of patient's level of function and participates in development of the total patient care plan;
§ Identifies patient and family needs for other home health
services and initiates referrals for same when needed;
§ Instructs and supervises home health aides and family members in accordance with plan of care and records in progress notes to VNA Health at Home;
§ Communicates the plan of care, progress and discharge plans to the RN Case Manager, Therapy Supervisor and physician in accordance with agency policies;
§ Documents assessments and care performed in the client's record completely and accurately. Completes and submits required documentation in accordance with agency policy.
§ Case conferences with primary care nurse according to agency policy;
§ Obtains physician orders for care provided. Obtains insurance authorization whenever necessary;
§ Participates in Peer Review in accordance with state regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education and Experience
§ Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
§ The therapist must also have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, plus a minimum of three (3) years experience in speech therapy.
Other Qualifications:
§ A valid driver's license and personal vehicle
§ Current license in the State of Connecticut to practice speech therapy
§ Physical, mental and sensory abilities sufficient to meet performance standards with or without assistive devices
Location: Waterbury Hospital · VNA, Physical Therapist Per Diem
Schedule: Per Diem, Rotating, Per Diem
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