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Organizes and conducts medically prescribed speech therapy programs in home or daycare settings to restore patient function. Responsibilities include evaluating communicative status, developing plans of care, and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare disciplines.
Requirements
Requires an undergraduate degree, current Speech Therapist licensure, and BLS certification. Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in speech therapy and a valid Texas driver's license with insurance.
Full job description
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP), providing compassionate, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication, cognitive, swallowing, and speech disorders while developing individualized treatment plans that promote independence and improve quality of life. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, and caregivers, you will deliver skilled therapy services, monitor patient progress, and provide education to support successful outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through personalized care while enjoying a high level of autonomy and flexibility in a home health setting.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education Undergraduate degree
Experience 1 year to two (2) years in Speech Therapy
Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC Upon Hire (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance Upon Hire (SPTH) SPEECH THERAPIST current licensure Upon Hire
Preferred
Experience Home health experience.
JOB DUTIES
Evaluates patient's home environment and communicative status of patient. a. Documentation reflects the identified problems or disability, interventions, communications, and patient responses and is supported by the Plan of Care.
b. Necessary forms are completed in a timely manner.
c. Documentation is complete and reflects compliance with agency policies.
Develops plan of care (POC/POT) in coordination with physician (when required). a. POC/POT is based on initial assessment, speech and language disorders, and medical diagnosis, and is completed in a timely manner.
b. POC/POT is relevant to the patient's current needs.
c. Patient, family/caregiver, and health care team members are involved in implementing the POC/POT.
d. Outcomes are evaluated and suggestions for change made accordingly.
Provides patient care and coordinates the care with other disciplines and team members with the assistance of the Clinical Therapy Manager. a. Patient care, as ordered by the attending physician, is prioritized and evaluated on an ongoing basis.
b. Appropriate methods of assisting the patient in improving, correcting, and/or accepting his/her disability are taught to the patient, family/caregiver, and health team members as necessary.
c. Patient care is performed within speech pathology policies and procedures in accordance with rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and codes in federal, state, and local laws concerning the practice of speech therapy.
d. Proper infection control, hazardous waste, HIV/HBV, etc. procedures are used in accordance with agency policy.
Coordinates patient care with other disciplines and team members. a. Observed changes in the patient's condition (progress and/or regression) and reactions to treatment are reported to the physician in a timely manner.
b. Team conferences are participated in as required per agency policy and constructive and relevant information is provided.
c. Daily reports are given to the Clinical Therapy Manager regarding patient problems and changes in the POC/POT.
d. Communications are timely, effective, and courteous.
Documents care and interventions. a. Necessary forms are completed in a timely manner.
b. Documentation reflects the identified problems or disabilities, interventions, communications, and patient responses and effectiveness of treatment provided.
c. Documentation is legible and complete, and reflects agency policies.
d. Appropriate written reports of the patient's progress on the appropriate forms are submitted to the physician and agency at the designated intervals of every 60 days and at discharge of the patient.
Participates in the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan. a. Understanding of role in the QI plan can be verbalized.
b. QI activities are incorporated into the performance of job assignments.
c. QI activities as assigned by the Clinical Therapy Manager are completed within the given time frame.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment. a. Instructs patients on safety at home.
b. Uses universal precautions.
c. Maintains PPD and CPR per agency policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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