Home Health Speech Therapist SLP PRN Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Speech Therapist for part-time weekly visits in the Worcester area. The role involves delivering patient care, coordinating with healthcare teams, and participating in treatment planning. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have a valid SLP license. Other requirements include CPR certification and one year of experience in an acute care setting. This position complies with necessary health regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and adhere to patient care standards.
• Participate in coordination of services with the health care team.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Effective communication

Patient care standards

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

PRN/Part-Time weekly visits needed for the Worcester, MA area

Position Overview

The Speech Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient's individual physician orders. Care may involve assessments, administering prescribed treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the patients' multi-disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment.
• Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes
• Maintains the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and others.
• Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university
  Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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