Pediatric Home Healthcare in Colorado Springs, Colorado

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
MGA Home Healthcare specializes in providing therapy services to special needs children in the Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist include, but are not limited to the following:
? Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the health care setting where assigned
? Provides individual patient / client services and determines priority needs for speech therapy by:
? Assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative and functional status.
? Participating in the development of the total plan of care.
? Directing the speech therapy treatment plan of care.
? Regularly re-evaluating patient/client progress and revising the plan of care as necessary.
? Initiates the speech therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of speech therapy in which they may work with a patient/client, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the program for the patient/client.
? Maintains communication regarding patient/client status with the physician and supervisory personnel.
? Collaborates with the physician and other team members to develop, implement and support the patient?s Plan of Care
? Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient evaluation and attainment of goals.
? Observes the patient/client for reactions to treatment or changes in condition, discusses changes with the patient/family/caregiver and reports changes as necessary.
? Assists the caregivers/families, other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
? Clinical documentation must be turned in every 24-48 hours.
? Participation in Agency?s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-services and PI Committee.
? Participating in other mandated activities.
? Willingness to participate in education and committee work related to patient care.L
QUALIFICATIONS
? Is a graduate of an accredited Master?s program in speech language pathology.
? Has been granted a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
? Has at least one year of appropriate experience as a speech language pathologist. Community/Home Health experience preferred.
? Is self-directed and able to work with little supervision, exhibits good oral and written communication skills.
? Complies with accepted professional standards of practice.
? Flexible yet organized with the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment
? Current/ valid state driver?s license, vehicle in good working order and insured in accordance with the state.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive base salary
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
401 (K)
Paid Time Off
Extensive Training/Mentoring