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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group

#Electronic Medical Record #Health Education #Speech Language Pathologist #Speech Therapy #Home Health #Therapy #Clinical Competency #SLP #Patient-Centered Care

Quick overview

Conduct evaluations and implement personalized plans of care to address functional speech defects in home environments. Collaborate with healthcare personnel and instruct patients and caregivers on treatment regimes.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and a valid state license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in the field is required.

postgraduate degreeCare Plan DevelopmentPatient EducationClinical DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningPatient EvaluationSpeech-Language PathologyTherapeutic TechniquesCommunication 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.