Speech Pathologist
Company: Amedisys
Location: Agawam
Posted on: February 24, 2021
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Job Description:
* Caregiving 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. #Amedisys *We are seeking a PRN
or Part-time Speech Pathologist to join our Pittsfield team. *
*What 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. *Qualifications* *Required* *
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, Springfield , Speech Pathologist, Healthcare , Agawam, Massachusetts
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