The impact you will make:

• Complete initial and on-going assessments and evaluation to identify the client’s level of functioning and ability to communicate, including OASIS assessment at appropriate time points.
• Combine knowledge of speech, hearing and language with planning and implementing programs for the management of communication disorders.
• Develop the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members.
• Observe, record and report to the physician and/or Clinical Supervisor the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Evaluate the home environment and make the appropriate recommendations.
• Instruct other health team personnel, including Home Health Aides and the patient's family, in Speech Therapy Program.
• Participate in in-service education, utilization review and team conferences.
• Provide discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of care / response to therapy interventions.
• Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including evaluation data, treatments, clinical and progress notes and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
• Provide services within the Agency's catchment area.
• Additional list of duties and responsibilities is provided in the Job Description

Who you are

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and meets qualifications commensurate with § 484.115(n) (Condition of participation: Personnel qualifications / Speech-Language Pathologist).
• Current, active license as a Speech Pathologist by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Core competency per skills checklist.
• At least one year of experience in speech therapy.