[Hiring] Speech Language Pathologist @Aveanna

Role Description

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient’s individual physician orders. Care may involve:

• Assessments
• Administering prescribed treatments and therapies
• Care planning
• Communication with other members of the patients’ multi-disciplinary team
• Supply management
• Emergency management
• Coordination of care
• Health promotion and teaching and training family members

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conform to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations, and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment.
• Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
• Maintain the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning) with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and others.
• Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Provide physicians and Aveanna with a written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress.

Qualifications

• Degree from state accredited therapy program
• Speech Language Pathology Master’s Degree from accredited university or program
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
• Continuing Education as required by state (additional state specific requirements)

Requirements

• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting (preference)
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.