Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Richmond is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders. Responsibilities include creating treatment plans, instructing patients and families, and monitoring progress. The ideal candidate should have the required licenses, enthusiasm for working with all ages, and the ability to create a flexible schedule. Competitive compensation and independence are offered.

Benefits

Flexibility in scheduling

Independence in practice

Administrative support provided

Opportunity to help others

Qualifications

• Speech Therapist license and registration required.
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program is mandatory.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence is needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, plan, establish, and execute a treatment program.
• Monitor patient's response and adjust treatment as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on therapy procedures.

Skills

Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages

Bilingual

Education

Speech Therapist license and registration by the state

Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program

Certificate of Clinical Competence (in speech pathology or audiology)

Job description

Overview

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Richmond area.

FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

The Speech Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs in treating speech and language disorders, training functionality in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Pathologist determines a treatment plan, executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient well-being, and monitors the patient’s progress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, plan, establish, and execute a proper treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral.
• Look over, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any alterations in the patient's condition.
• Instruct, teach, and monitor patients, their families, and other health team personnel regarding speech therapy procedures as related to the patient's therapy program.
• Make recommendations based on the home setting and individual needs of the patient.
• Keep a record of each patient visit and incorporate detailed notes into the medical record.
• Review the patient's responses to treatment and make recommendations to the physician related to the need of continuing or discontinuing the speech therapy treatment.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Speech Therapist license and registration by the state
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (in speech pathology or audiology) granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Bilingual a plus!

Benefits

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people

If you are interested in learning more about the exciting opportunities with FeldCare Connects, please visit the www.feldcareconnects.com.