HOME CARE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SLP

Liberty Health and Rehab; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Home Care Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Myrtle Beach, SC. The candidate will evaluate and treat patients with various disorders, document progress, and communicate effectively with clinical staff. A Master’s degree in speech language pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence, and state licensure are required. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech language pathology and current state licensure required.
• Strong knowledge of speech language pathology theories and evaluation techniques.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services and direct treatment.
• Evaluate and treat patients with speech or cognitive disorders.
• Document patient care data accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate with clinical staff and management.
• Attend patient care conferences and provide education.
• Provides in-service education and supervises peers or trainees as needed.
• Conducts research and assists with orientation of new staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Knowledge of speech language pathology

Education

Master’s degree in speech language pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence

State licensure

Job description

HOME CARE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

We are currently seeking an experienced: HOME CARE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

Job Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluates and treats patients with a physician’s order due to a speech, language, swallow, or cognitive disorder, and develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis.
• Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’s condition.
• Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts, and establishes/maintains open lines of communication among branch administrative and management staff, and other clinical staff.
• Attends patient care conferences, meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled, and provides weekly statistical data.
• Provides in-service education, health care professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company.
• Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in speech language pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association, as well as current licensure from the state in which employed by the company.
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of speech language pathology and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and organizational skills and be CPR certified.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.
• 1 Year Therapist Experience any setting.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.