Home-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

HCR Home Care; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCR Home Care in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide in-home therapy services. You will evaluate speech, language, voice, and swallowing, and develop individualized treatment plans under physician guidance.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing rehabilitative strategies, documenting progress, educating families, attending case conferences, and contributing to the care plan.

Qualifications

• Current, valid license issued by NYS Department of Education.
• CCC certification required.
• New York state licensure and professional credentials as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient’s speech, language and voice, and swallowing abilities according to referral and perform periodic reevaluation.
• Develop and implement rehabilitative services for speech, language and voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Select and administer diagnostic tests and provide appropriate therapeutic techniques and materials.
• Record the type of treatment and patient’s reaction to it on the clinical/progress notes.
• Maintain adequate records on all of the patients, including summary reports.
• Instruct and educate family members and patient regarding treatment plan and therapy carry-over.
• Attend case conferences.
• Participate in the development of and periodic revision of the physician’s plan of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Home health care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)

Job description

HCR Home Care in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide in-home therapy services. You will evaluate speech, language, voice, and swallowing, and develop individualized treatment plans under physician guidance.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing rehabilitative strategies, documenting progress, educating families, attending case conferences, and contributing to the care plan.