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ID #2428884
State California
City Santa maria
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source California
Showed 2019-06-18
Date 2019-06-10
Deadline 2019-08-09
Category Healthcare
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Speech Language Pathologist (Santa Barbara)

California, Santa maria 00000 Santa maria USA

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ABOUT VISITING NURSE & HOSPICE CARE

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care is the leading home health and hospice provider in the Santa Barbara area, meeting the changing healthcare needs of our community since 1908.

Our mission is to provide high quality home health, hospice and related services to promote the health and well-being of all community residents including those unable to pay. As we grow and enhance our services, we are looking for top-quality individuals to help continue our legacy of excellence and our commitment to the community.

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. Respects and promotes the mission, vision, and values of VNHC.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.

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

4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

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

6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.

8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.

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

12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language

pathology services.

13. Meets the average daily productivity standards as set by the agency.

14. Assists with chart audits if schedule allows.

15. Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation (CHAP) regulations for the delivery of home health services.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current and active California Speech-Language Pathology license.

2. 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), preferred.

3. A minimum of one year of experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

4. Current CPR certification.

5. Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.

6. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & PERKS AT VNHC INCLUDE:

Competitive salary

Best in class medical, dental, vision insurance benefits

403(b) retirement plan available

Paid time off

Fitness subsidies available

Public transportation subsidies available

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