Speech language Pathologist PRN-ST Home Health - Okeechobee
Company: Pinnacle Home Care Inc.
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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.
Keywords: Pinnacle Home Care Inc., Plantation , Speech language Pathologist PRN-ST Home Health - Okeechobee, Healthcare , Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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