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Job Description
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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)
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19112
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Glen Mills, PA
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Part-Time
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Regular
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Org Marketing Statement
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Erickson Retirement Communities develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62. The Erickson network currently comprises 20 campuses in twelve states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp. The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide. As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life.
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Responsibilities
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SUMMARY: The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech-language pathology services and for day-to-day speech therapy treatments and evaluation of patients. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech therapy services in accordance with Agency policy and governing regulations.
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Qualifications
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides speech-language pathology services to patients according to a written physician¿s plan of care.
- The Speech Language Pathologist may be requested to visit patients that live outside the community. This would require driving own vehicle or using public transportation to client location (FRV only)
- Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
- Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient¿s function.
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Agency professionals.
- Initiates speech-language pathology program and instructs other personnel and/or the patient and/or the other family caregiver members in certain phases of speech-language pathology with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the speech-language pathology program for the patient.
- Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
- Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
- Communicates with the physician regarding patient¿s needs and reports changes in the patient¿s condition; obtains/receives physician¿s orders as required.
- Communicates with referring physician and other Agency personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Submits accurate, complete, timely, meaningful, and required documentation.
- Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Agency 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.
- Reports all client complaints and incidents; implements appropriate corrective action as directed and follow-up when necessary.
- Works with other departments to improve the customer service, communication and care management.
- Participates in case conferences with the Clinical Manager by reviewing: services, clinical documentation and discussing pertinent patient care issues and goals. Implements suggestions of Clinical Manager to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality services.
- Attends case conference meetings with Agency personnel to facilitate coordination of care.
- Participates in quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to appropriate Agency personnel. Participates in quality performance activities.
- Submits an accurate record of visit/hours worked each day.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of patient information at all times, enforces patient rights regarding privacy, personal property, and grievances.
- Assists with orientation of new staff as requested.
- Attends in-service and continuing education programs.
- Complies with acceptable professional standards and principles.
- Works with other departments to improve customer service, communication and care management.
- Complies with local, State and Federal laws regarding licensure and certification of Agency and maintains compliance with accrediting body, if applicable.
- Maintains department philosophy, goals and objectives, standards, policies and procedures, and interprets these to ensure high-quality care.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Master¿s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from accredited facility, or as required by State regulations.
- Current State license in Speech-Language Pathology or a certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech¿Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech¿Language¿Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Certified to practice Speech¿Language Pathology.
- Minimum of one (1) year¿s clinical experience in Speech¿Language Pathology or as required by State regulations.
- Good organizational skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Employees providing care to patients that live outside the community will be required to present a valid driver¿s license and drive or use public transit to client location.. (FRV only)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have good writing skills and be able to document clearly to meet reimbursement requirements. Must speak, read and write the English language. Must have good speaking skills to be understood by patients.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
¿ Frequent Contact with residents¿ families
¿ Frequent contact with various groups of health care workers
¿ May reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise standard precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices when necessary and learn the policies concerning infection control.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear conversational speech. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, (considerable); sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, roll or transfer patients of variable sizes and weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
OSHA OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
After careful analysis, it has been determined that this position falls into OSHA Occupational Exposure Category A (Category A in ERC policy) requiring the Hepatitis B vaccine series and the use of protective equipment.
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EEO Statement
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In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements.
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Closing Statement
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"AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TO SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH, LIE DETECTOR, OR SIMILAR TEST OR EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE."
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