Empowering Speech-Language Pathologist — Home Health

Excelin Health; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in the San Jose area to deliver and coordinate speech-language pathology services within the standard of care and the service agreement.

You will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy, collaborate with physicians and staff, document notes, and maintain clinical competency. A valid SLP license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (SLP)
• Licensed as a Speech‑Language Pathologist by the State
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology
• Current CPR certification
• Must be a licensed driver with insured automobile

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations and assesses home environment as appropriate
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care
• Administers speech therapy program using specialized techniques
• Recommends communication devices as indicated
• Collaborates with referring physician and team for coordinated care
• Participates in case conferences and in-services as required
• Prepares and submits notes per policy
• Maintains clinical competency in SLP practice
• Identifies patient/family needs for other services and refers as appropriate
• Instructs patient and caregivers in treatment regime
• May supervise home health aide in related procedures
• Performs other duties to facilitate SLP services

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Licensed driver

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (SLP)

Job description

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Speech Language Pathologist (San Jose & surrounding cities)

ADMIN Full Time Therapy Fremont, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1947

Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports To: Clinical Director or Rehab Director

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.

3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

5. Confers with referring physician (or another authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.

8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.

11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.

12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who

meets either of the following requirements:

A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual

furnishes such service; or

B. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:

• Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
• Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
• Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP

2. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.

3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in\

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.