Advanced Home Health of Nashville

Home Health PRN Speech Therapist

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Job Description

Advanced Home Health of Nashville is looking for a PRN Speech Therapist to add to our Home Health team. Qualifications: Graduate of an approved school of speech language pathology who is licensed in the state of Tennessee. Current license in the state to practice. Minimum of two (2) years SLP experience preferred. Home care experience preferred. Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team. Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Reviews client referral information and responds to request and inquiries as appropriate. Collaborates with clinical supervisor regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for home care services. Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made. Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designed forms and submits per Agency guidelines within forty-eight (48) hours. Determines appropriateness of referral for home care services and responds per Agency policy and standard guidelines. Performs initial ongoing client assessments based on Agency policy and standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services. Performs comprehensive assessments including OASIS data collection where indicated. Considers the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability for client needs to be met in the home. Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals (therapist, social services, pastoral care, and supportive services), client, and families in developing a comprehensive, coordinated plan for care. Directs, plans, and initiates appropriate action independently and responsively in home care situations. Identifies and assesses overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with Agency policies and procedures. Makes decisions and/or recommendations reflecting consideration of immediate and long-range effects (frequency of visits, components of care plan, additional services). Works with a team of RNs, LPNs, Therapists, Social Services, and Home Health Aides to provide effective and quality home care services. Demonstrates knowledge of safety infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures. Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations. Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: Nashville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: On the road