Speech Pathologist
Sevita
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Über
Assess speech and language skills, development, articulation ability and voice and fluency disorders of patients assigned. Review medical history, perform evaluation, and determine patient therapy needs. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient therapy plans. Coordinate therapy modifications to the client's plan of care with the Director of Clinical Services and client's physician. Identify and develop intervention strategies. Routinely review pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehabilitation potential. Instruct clients, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to insure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client. Insure effective coordination of client home care services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the client's physician, Director of Clinical Services and other caregivers. Review and document comprehensive evaluation reports to summarize tests utilized, results of test(s), and diagnosis of speech/hearing disorders. Report and record assessments, evaluations, therapy interventions and patient changes according to physician orders and the Mentor Network's policies. Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns and or complaints. Maintain appropriate HIPPA compliance and a safe patient environment. Perform other related duties and activities as required.
Supervisory responsibilities none required. Minimum knowledge and skills required by the job:
Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech/Language Pathology and one year's experience as a Speech Therapist. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current state licensure/certification as a Speech Therapist. Other Skills and Abilities: Travel as needed. Physical Requirements: Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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