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Purpose of Job This casual position is responsible for the delivery of individualized assessment, care planning, intervention and discharge of Speech Therapy. Job Functions
- Performs discipline specific evaluations, OASIS assessments, care planning, interventions, documentation of care, and discharge of client cases according to RMC, agency, and professional standards.
- Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview, agency and professional resources to promote continued quality care.
- Communicates with the client, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that client needs are addressed and authorization is obtained.
- Serves as a client advocate to obtain referrals, to advise and utilize appropriate Ridgeview, agency and community resources to meet client needs.
- Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operations, customer base, department operations, visit procedures, and chart audit procedures.
- Demonstrates competencies in the specialized are of Home Health, and utilization of reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for the provision of safe and effective care.
- Provides effective supervision of home health aides and other applicable caregivers when Speech Therapy is provided.
- Participates in meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives as directed.
- Provides professional and courteous service to internal and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- See License/Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Ability to work independently and organize tasks
- Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior.
- Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
- Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to promote Home Health and Rehab Specialties services.
- Knowledge of basic computer function and Microsoft Office applications.
License/Certifications
- Licensed Speech Therapist, valid in Minnesota.
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- Valid MN Driver's license and meets Ridgeview's age and insurability requirements.
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands #LI-RR1
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Ridgeview Medical Center
Nov 18, 2024