HH SP Case By Case
Core
Evaluates and treats home health patients with oral-motor and/or communication disorders secondary to developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardio-pulmonary impairments, traumatic injuries, and swallowing disorders.
Role type
Speech-Language Pathologist (Home Health)
Builds
Patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, and inter-professional consultation
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health / Speech Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Speech-language pathology assessment, oral-motor therapy, communication disorder treatment, swallowing disorder management, patient education, caregiver education, discharge planning, interdisciplinary consultation
Preferred skills
Pediatric experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders; provide family-oriented services; educate patients and caregivers; plan for patient discharge; consult with other professionals, clinics, or agencies
Seniority
Not specified