Company

Penn Medicine Home Health

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: It is the function of the speech pathologist, through physician referrals to evaluate and provide service to homebound patients of the agency who have speech and language problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Administers speech therapy evaluations when requested by the agency for patients who are accepted for care only by the agency in accordance with its admission policies.

• Informs the patient/caregiver of his/her rights as per agency policy. Includes patient/caregiver in initial care planning and when modifying plan of care.

• Observes, records and reports to the multidisciplinary team the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.

• Provides direct age-appropriate speech service to patients under a physician’s plan of care. Records and reports to the physician and the nurse case manager patient’s response to therapy.

• Consults with the multidisciplinary team and integrates speech therapy services into the total patient plan of care.

• Provides formal and informal patient education based on age-appropriate educational goals mutually set by patient/caregiver and members of the health care team.

• Observes and evaluates the performance of those assisting in the speech program and provides guidance as necessary to assure a high quality of service.

• Supervises the home health aide when appropriate.

• Counsels the patients and their family members regarding the patient's speech and language disturbances.

• Reevaluates the patient's progress and therapy program making changes as necessary and under the physician's direction.

• Assists in referring patients to speech and audiology clinics and other community agencies.

• Submits all documentation of patient care according to Agency standards.

• Through individual and group staff education programs, prepares the nursing and other staff to assist patients with their speech and language problems.

• Maintains appropriate records on visits to patients, including evaluations and plans for care of speech patients.

• Provides liaison contact and follow-up with other community agencies.

• Represents the agency at community functions as indicated.

• Follows all agency policies and procedures.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a certificate of clinical competence in speech of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

• Speech pathology licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Current CPR certification.

• Current driver's license.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

• Child Care Subsidies

• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.

Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive healthcare that helps you recover in the comfort of home . We combine the excellence of our staff with the best practices of our affiliated health networks to create a better experience for our patients. You can depend on Penn Medicine Home Health’s friendly, compassionate, and trustworthy professionals to arrive equipped with the expertise to manage your health condition.

Our Vision

We genuinely care about the patients and families we serve. Our passion for providing excellent care and outstanding service makes us your trusted choice for healthcare at home.

Home Healthcare Services

If you or a loved one is recovering from an injury or needs assistance with daily living activities, we can help.

The licensed home healthcare professionals at Penn Medicine Home Health can help you with any home health care need you might have.

Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General's services are designed to meet the highest quality standards of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. We provide:

• On-site nurse liaisons at our affiliated hospitals

• Seamless care from hospital or facility to home

• 24/7 nurse coverage for urgent care needs

• Clinical best practices for disease management

• Advanced monitoring with the latest intelehealthtechnology

• LOWER re-hospitalization rates than state/national benchmarks

• HIGHER patient satisfaction

• HIGHER percentage of patients who improve their oral medicine management

• Participation with most healthcare insurances

Our patients find it easier to incorporate healthy behaviors into their normal routines because they receive treatment and instruction in familiar and comfortable surroundings.

We work with adults of all ages in a variety of settings so even those with “non-traditional” living arrangements will benefit from Penn Medicine Home Health’s care.

Healthcare at home is more private and convenient. The risk of infection is minimized, and home health services are usually more cost-effective than a hospital or skilled care facility stay.

With more than 100 years of home healthcare experience and the resources of Lancaster General Health, PinnacleHealth, and Reading Health Systems behind us, you will want to choose Penn Medicine Home Health to assist in your recovery.

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