Speech Language Patholigist, -Oswego Home Health Care

$3,500.00 Sign On Bonus

This position is shared between Oswego Health Home Care and The Manor at Seneca Hill. The Speech Language Pathologist performs in a manner consistent with Oswego Health’s mission, policies and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

• Uses written and oral tests, as well as special instruments, to diagnose the nature and extent of impairment
• Analyzes speech, language and swallowing irregularities
• Develops an individualized plan of care tailored to each patient’s needs
• Selects augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and sign language, and teaches their use to individuals with little or no speech capability
• Teaches those with little or no speech capability how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their language skills to communicate more effectively
• Provides SLP interventions to assure nutrition/hydration and to reduce the risk of aspiration including airway clearance techniques and respiratory muscle strengthening
• Helps patients who have suffered loss of speech develop, or recover, reliable communication skills, so patients can fulfill their educational, vocational, and social roles
• Writes and maintains patient case notes and reports
• Educates and counsels families, caregivers, and other professionals
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned

• Reviews and adheres to all Company policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook
• Completes required orientation as directed by CHHA
• Follows agency and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Is punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts

• Graduate of an accredited SLP program
• Current SLP license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred
• Demonstrated cognitive skills as related to the position

Compensation: $50.00-$75.00 per patient visit. Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Decisions affecting your position, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.