Speech language Pathologist PRN-ST Home Health - West Palm

Company: Pinnacle Home Care Inc.
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: October 7, 2024

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

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• Reports directly to the Nurse Supervisor.
  
• Is responsible for own actions and for seeking/acquiring sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the assigned health setting.
  
• Maintains current Speech Therapy skills through attendance of continuing education programs and in-service classes.
  
• Is proficient in assessment of patient needs: plans, implements, documents, and evaluates therapy care of each assigned patient.
  
• Provides continuity of care by charting and reporting accurately and legibly on all assigned patients.
  
• Performs all routine Speech Therapy duties required to provide for the emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness and safety of the patient.
  
• Notifies the agency and the physician of acute changes in the patient's condition, obtains orders and updates care plan as necessary. - - -
  
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program or equivalent education.
    
  • Meets all qualifications as stated within the state practice act.
    
  • Must have a minimum of one-year experience in an acute care agency and must have at least (2) satisfactory references from previous employers, one of which must verify Speech Therapy employment.
    
  • Must possess and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. -
    
  • Must display good emotional health and be able to physically tolerate much standing, stooping and bending; must meet all agency regulations. -
    
  • Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision and have good observational, judgment and communication skills.
    

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