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Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group

#Electronic Medical Record #Health Education #PRN #Patient Care #Healthcare #Speech Language Pathologist #Speech Therapy #Home Health #Discharge Planning

Quick overview

The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct home-based evaluations, develop personalized plans of care, and provide therapeutic interventions to address speech and language needs. They will also collaborate with healthcare teams, educate families, and maintain accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and possess a valid state license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology is required.

postgraduate degreeSupervisionElectronic medical recordsPatient-centered careDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planningPatient evaluationClinical documentationHealth educationSpeech therapyCommunication aids

Job description

Summary

Join the VitalCaring team as a Speech Language Pathologist where your expertise and compassion will help transform lives. You will provide exceptional speech therapy services with a focus on health education, aligning with our values of trustworthiness, capability, compassion, proactivity, and dedication. Your role is crucial in delivering patient-centered care that supports both patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations and assess home environments to identify speech/language function needs. Develop and implement plans of care to address functional speech defects. Administer specialized therapeutic techniques and recommend communication aids as needed. Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on treatment regimes and collaborate with other healthcare personnel. Maintain accurate clinical notes and participate in discharge planning using the company's electronic medical record system. Attend in-services, case conferences, and meetings to ensure coordinated patient care. Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practices. May supervise home health aides related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.

Qualifications

Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP). Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state or fulfilling requirements if the state does not license SLPs. Minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology. Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.