Job Summary:  

The Speech Pathologist is a qualified person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides speech and language therapy services to patients in their home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Qualifications :

• The Speech Pathologist is a member of the American Speech Hearing and Language Association with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in the appropriate area or meets the educational requirements for the certifications and is accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
• Registered to practice as a ST in the state of practice if the state has registration practice.
• Has a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology and one (1) full year of supervised work experience.
• Is fulfilling the Clinical Fellowship year and is supervised by a licensed Speech Pathologist.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Presents a pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statute.
• Has the ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Is self-directing and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Is a licensed driver and has an automobile that is insured in accordance with Lorian Home Systems, Inc. of Las Vegas (LORIAN) requirements.
• Must be able to verbally communicate in the language of the client and document all client related activity practices.

Responsibilities :

• Providing treatment as ordered by the attending physician, dentist, or podiatrist.
• Assisting in developing and updating the plan of treatment.
• Assisting the physician in evaluating level of function.
• Observing, recording, and reporting information on the patient’s condition to the attending physician and in the patient’s health record.
• Advising, consulting, and when appropriate, instructing family and other LORIAN personnel in patient’s health record.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients/clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.

Note: Documentation must be accurate, complete, and submitted to LORIAN before visit is deemed acceptable and payable to ST.

• Teaching and supervising other health personnel when appropriate. Evaluating the home environment and making appropriate recommendations.
• Participating in in-service education programs.
  

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.