Home-Based Speech-Language Pathologist — Impactful Care

Atrium Health Enterprise; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Monroe, NC seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to oversee home-based therapy for an assigned patient group, ensuring care plans reflect physician orders and patient goals.

The clinician provides direct patient care per an established plan, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, documents in EMR, follows licensure and safety guidelines, and travels to patient residences as needed to promote health and safe outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current state licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient caseload in home health, ensuring timely care per the established plan of care and physician orders.
• Collect data from patient assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR information.
• Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop a plan of care with the physician.
• Deliver speech-language pathology services certified by the physician and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain communication with the team, providing updates on patient conditions and changes in plans.
• Incorporate goals from the plan of care into therapy, documented in visit notes and progress/discharge summaries.
• Ensure compliance with licensure laws and Home Health participation guidelines; adhere to policies and procedures.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Atrium Health in Monroe, NC seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to oversee home-based therapy for an assigned patient group, ensuring care plans reflect physician orders and patient goals.

The clinician provides direct patient care per an established plan, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, documents in EMR, follows licensure and safety guidelines, and travels to patient residences as needed to promote health and safe outcomes.