Home Health- Speech Pathologist

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for performance of all speech- language, communicative, and swallowing diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures on inpatients and outpatients; specifically, conducts evaluations and analyzes the results to diagnose the disorder; recommends and conducts appropriate rehabilitation intervention; counsels the patient and family (as approved by the patient) as to the current status of the patient and plans appropriate intervention to address the specific needs of the patient; writes reports on all diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures in the EMR.

Responsibilities

• 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• 1.2 Performs all patient care responsibilities consistently with age-specific criteria.
• 1.3 Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing basic treatments.
• 1.4 Develops population‑specific treatment programs which reflect compliance with established clinical protocols where appropriate, monitors patient responses, and terminates treatments when appropriate.
• 1.5 Sets measurable and appropriate goals that reflect patient/family involvement and seeks appropriate assistance.
• 1.6 Provides patient and family education.
• 1.7 Initiates and maintains current records and reports concerning patient course, re‑evaluates and updates goals, and plans as necessary, based on the patient's response to treatment.
• 1.8 Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• 1.9 Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.
• 1.10 Assumes responsibility for order of working areas.
• 1.11 Maintains a high standard of professional accountability with respect to safety, efficiency, effectiveness, ethics, and legal issues.
• 1.12 Demonstrates compliance with all health system standards and regulations.
• 1.13 Participates constructively in team conferences, rounds, clinics, and discharge planning, as appropriate.
• 1.14 Utilizes Assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately in the delivery of patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology; Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology completed.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two (2) years as a clinical speech language pathologist in a large medical center‑based practice preferred. Experience working with children and/or adults, depending on the assigned setting. Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post‑surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic. Home care experience is preferred.

LICENSURE

Must maintain a current unrestricted license to practice as a Speech‑Language Pathologist in CT. A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day. CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Basic therapy home care knowledge, OASIS, home care regulations and Conditions of Participation. Requires working with highly complex cases in a fast‑paced environment. Position requires knowledge of age‑specific assessments and treatment interventions.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran