Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

　　Department: Home Health - Waterville

　　Position is located: Northern Light Home Care and Hospice Waterville

　　Work Type: Part Time Eligible

　　FTE: 0.5 (20 hours)

　　Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

　　Summary:

　　The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for exercising independent judgment in directing and supervising the provision of speech language pathology services to a designated group of clients in their homes, with accountability if such care is not rendered correctly or appropriately by those whom he/she directs and supervises. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and exercises independent judgment in coordinating the home care course of treatment and assigning significant overall duties to subordinate personnel. The Speech Language Pathologist confers and collaborates with physicians in implementation of the home care treatment plan. The Speech Language Pathologist collaborates with, and responsibly directs and supervises Home Health Aides. Performance reflects the mission and values of Home Care & Hospice.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Clinical Practice- Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to provide integrative care for all clients through assessment, care plan development, and evaluation of client outcomes as supported by completed documentation. • Initiates a systematic, accurate and ongoing comprehensive assessment of needs of the client, family, and/or significant other. • Demonstrates competency in the fundamentals of case management. • Demonstrates competency in OASIS assessments. • Develops and implement a POC based on identified needs and Agency protocol. • Receives timely authorization for any deviation from Agency protocols prior to initiating POC. • Initiates actions directed toward achieving expected outcomes. • Collaborates with others to evaluate and modify the POC based on client outcomes. • Exercises independent judgment in supervising and directing client care provided by other members of the client care team, with accountability if such care is not rendered accurately or appropriately. • Adheres to discipline specific clinical practice standards. • Acknowledges the value of and participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings and utilizes services according to standards of care. • Provides service and produces work at or above expected levels of quality and consistent with agency defined quantitative standards. • Documents accurately, completely and in accordance with Agency policy. • Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age groups served. Performs additional duties as required or assigned.

　　Other Information:

　　Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region, or statewide, depending on the position.

　　Competencies and Skills

　　Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

　　Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

　　Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

　　Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

　　Credentials

　　Required Speech PathologistEducation

　　Required Master's DegreeWorking Conditions

　　Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

　　Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

　　Need to drive to perform responsible duties.

　　Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

　　Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

　　Potential exposure to noxious odors.

　　Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

　　Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

　　Prolonged periods of sitting.

　　Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).

　　Prolonged periods of standing.

　　Prolonged periods of walking.

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