Amedisys
Douglas, GA, USA
Responsible for working to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adults. Additionally, provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders. Speech therapy is provided under a physician approved plan of care.
Performs comprehensive patient examination/evaluation at the initial visit to establish a plan of care based on the assessment findings and approved by the physician.
Re-assesses the patient at a minimum of every 30 days; documents patient’s progress toward goals; makes necessary revisions to patient’s plan of care in conjunction with physician; assesses and documents the patient’s continual care needs.
Provides skilled services and patient management including interventions that are...