Abilene Speech Language Pathologist PRN

West Texas Healthcare LLC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

West Texas Healthcare LLC in Abilene is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist PRN to provide therapy evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients. The role involves communication with physicians and families to adjust care plans based on patient needs.

Applicants must possess a current Texas Speech Language Pathologist License and at least 1 year of clinical experience in home health. The position includes mileage reimbursement for visits.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in home health.
• Current Certification in BSL/CPR.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and Automobile Insurance.
• Knowledge of WellSky EMR software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial therapy evaluations of each patient within 72 hours of receipt of referral.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, patients, families, and health care providers to modify plan of care based on patient needs.
• Develops treatment plan based on evaluation.
• Plans for discharge.
• Develops treatment plan based on evaluation.
• Provides appropriate clinical follow-up by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms.
• Manages own schedule with no missed visits or late evaluations; instructs health team members and patient.
• Plans for discharge.

Skills

Speech Language Pathologist license

Home health clinical experience

BLS/CPR certification

Valid Texas Driver's License

Auto insurance

Tools

WellSky EMR

Job description

About this position

Abilene Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs initial therapy evaluations of each patient within 72 hours of receipt of referral.
• Makes opportunities to teach referral sources about determining and recommending appropriate speech and hearing services.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, patients, families, and health care providers to modify plan of care based on patient needs.
• Participates in case coordination regularly with staff nurses and physicians, documents appropriately in medical record.
• Develops treatment plan based on evaluation.
• Provides appropriate clinical follow-up by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms.
• Manages own schedule with no missed visits or late evaluations due to scheduling errors.Instructs other health team personnel and patient.
• Plans for discharge.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current Texas Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in home health.
• Current Certification in BSL/CPR.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and Automobile Insurance.
• Knowledge of WellSky EMR software is a plus.

Salary

Pay Per Visit including mileage reimbursement.