Clinical Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Therapy

Aveanna Healthcare, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Philadelphia area is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver quality patient care according to physician orders in home health settings.

Responsibilities include comprehensive speech therapy evaluations, developing Plans of Care, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance while supporting families and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Degree from state accredited therapy program.
• Speech Language Pathology Master’s Degree from accredited university or program.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

State licensure for SLP

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare in Philadelphia area is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver quality patient care according to physician orders in home health settings.

Responsibilities include comprehensive speech therapy evaluations, developing Plans of Care, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance while supporting families and caregivers.