Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist - Home Health (PRN)

Aviator Home Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A Speech Language Pathologist at Aviator Home Health provides therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a home health setting.

The clinician conducts initial and ongoing assessments, develops plans of care with the physician, delivers treatments, documents outcomes, and collaborates with the care team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure: Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology, current Texas Drivers License.
• Experience: Two years experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and eligibility for home care.
• Develop/revise Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and care team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with tests and measurements.
• Evaluate outcomes of care with discharge planning.
• Apply infection control concepts in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Supervise speech language assistant and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations to advise and consult with family and other agency personnel as appropriate.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Plan of Care development

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Family consultation

Education

Master's degree or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

A Speech Language Pathologist at Aviator Home Health provides therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a home health setting.

The clinician conducts initial and ongoing assessments, develops plans of care with the physician, delivers treatments, documents outcomes, and collaborates with the care team to ensure high-quality patient care.