Speech Pathologist
Company: amedisys
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Requisition TitleSpeech PathologistJob Number:22006571Caregiving
is our Calling At Amedisys whether we are caring for patients
directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a caregiver at
heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of providing
exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to thousands of
patients and families every day. In home health, you will be a true
advocate engaging patients throughout their coordinated health care
journey all while maintaining autonomy and independence to support
their needs. If you are looking for a home with a Nationwide
Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make
a difference every day and purse your goals for the future join our
team.Line of BusinessHomecareSchedule Full-timePrimary Location
United States-Mississippi-BiloxiWhat You Will Do Responsible for
working to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language,
social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing
disorders in adults. Additionally, provides aural rehabilitation
for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for
individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension
disorders. Speech therapy is provided under a physician approved
plan of care. Performs comprehensive patient examination/evaluation
at the initial visit to establish a plan of care based on the
assessment findings and approved by the physician. Re-assesses the
patient at a minimum of every 30 days; documents patient's progress
toward goals; makes necessary revisions to patient's plan of care
in conjunction with physician; assesses and documents the patient's
continual care needs. Provides skilled services and patient
management including interventions that are consistent and in
accordance with the physician approved plan of care. Provides
documentation for each visit according to ASHA Documentation
Guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the
patient's clinical record. Performs coordination of care by
participating on interdisciplinary team and observing, recording,
and reporting the patient's response to treatment to the team.
Provides resources for future therapy needs and promotes wellness
and prevention. Identifies the patient's need for other
disciplines/services and initiates the appropriate referral. Acts
as a consultant to other care providers as appropriate. Completes
OASIS assessments timely, accurately, and according to OASIS user's
manual definitions. Participates in patient care conferences,
in-services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities
including OBQI and OBQM, and peer review activities. Makes
recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency
that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers
to assist with referrals to community resources. Supervises the
Home Health Aide when SN is not active in the case. Communicates
plan of care changes to the Aide and other appropriate staff as
necessary. Keeps abreast of speech pathology trends and knowledge
for the service provision, documentation, and care coordination.
Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Current,
unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that
state the employee is assigned to work by the Company. Current
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
(CCC-SLP) with completed graduate course work and a clinical
practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by
the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). Current CPR certification.
Preferred One (1+) year of experience in speech pathology. Amedisys
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status,
national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status,
sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any
other legally protected characteristic.Benefits and More Amedisys
cares for our team members with the same commitment we have to our
patients. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the
opportunities we make available to our team. Benefits for eligible
employees include: Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Comprehensive
Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision) Health Savings
Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and Flexible Spending
Account options Life, Disability, and Other Voluntary Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan Continuing Education Fleet
car for eligible employees
Keywords: amedisys, Biloxi , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Biloxi, Mississippi
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