What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Advanced Personal Care?
Job: Home Health SLP Looking for PRN ONLY
Certification: CCC
We are looking for for an experienced Home Health Speech and Language Pathologist with superior skills to join our Advanced Personal Care team. Our pathologists can earn up to $55-$60 per visit.
Position: SLP
Status: PRN
Location: Irwin/greensburg area
Position Description: The speech–language pathologist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
- Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
- Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
- Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
- Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
- As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
- Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
- Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
- May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
- Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
Position Qualifications Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master’s program in Speech–Language Pathology, or as required by applicable law and/or regulation.
- Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech–Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Is certified to practice Speech–Language Pathology.
- A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Qualifications / Requirements
EDUCATION: Licensed SLP
EXPERIENCE: Home Health experience preferred
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Valid driver's license necessary.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: PRN
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road