OverviewSSM Health Rehabilitation-Home CareWestern Territories, west of St. LouisSpeech Language Pathologist Therapist (FT)*Mileage Reimbursement*SSM Health Rehabilitation Network is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist Therapist to join our Home Care Team servicing our Western territories west of St. Louis.SSM Health Home Care provides a variety of home care services to meet a variety of needs. Our services can be arranged quickly and efficiently by a single phone call - and referrals can be made by physicians, case managers, social workers, family and friends, or by request from the patient.Generous benefits package including:
Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Clinical Advancement Program
National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
Excellent Orientation Program
New Grad Mentorship
Responsibilities
Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs
Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities
Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination
Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge
Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care
Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule. Notifies supervisor of scheduled openings and concerns with caseload management
Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner and ensures accurate and timely charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
Qualifications
Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist Therapist required
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required
Home Care Requirements: One or more years of clinical experience and valid state Driver’s License
Additional DataEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
