Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Phoenix Home Care; Higginsville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical plans

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Orientation & training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care in Kansas City, MO and surrounding counties is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver, supervise and evaluate services to agency patients under a physician's Plan of Care, following all regulations. The role emphasizes home health, addressing speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing needs.

Part-time, full-time, or PRN options are available, with benefits including medical plans, mileage reimbursement, life insurance and short-term disability.

Qualifications

• Education / Licensure: Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and current license in the state(s) of practice.
• Experience: Prefer one (1) year clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment with good judgment, flexibility and patience.
• Mental alertness, precision, analytical ability, problem solving, memory, communication, concentration and initiative.
• May require frequent travel and irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Complies with agency standards, policies and payer requirements.
• Provides legible, accurate, timely and complete documentation.
• Communicates with team members when reviewing and updating the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Meets agency financial and productivity goals.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current license in the state(s) of practice

Job description

• Fulltime, Part time, or PRN options available!

• Kansas City, MO and surrounding counties
• Pay Per Visit

Soar with team Phoenix!

Responsible for the assessment, delivery, supervision and evaluation of speech therapy services to agency patients in accordance with the established physicians’ Plan of Care and in compliance with the applicable federal, state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.

Speech-language therapy plays an essential role in the home health model of care. It provides valuable support to patients with various speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Whether individuals face difficulty swallowing, challenges with memory and disorientation, or an inability to effectively communicate, speech-language therapy in the home offers significant benefits.

Now offering Part Time Benefits

• Multiple Major Medical Plans to Choose From (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexibility, competitive pay, paid mileage
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Orientation and training tailored to your needs as a new hire.
• Motivational PHC culture, training, and Supportive Home Health Team.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Complies with agency standards, policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, state practice acts for licensed personnel, the Business Code of Ethics, and payer requirements.
• Provides legible, accurate, timely and complete documentation in accordance with the established agency standards of all care and services provided to patients as assigned.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members when reviewing, revising, and updating the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with agency financial and productivity goals in the promotion of effective and efficient agency operations.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Education / Licensure: Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Current license in the state(s) of practice.
• Experience: Prefer one (1) year clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, utilizing good judgment, flexibility and patience in all situations.
• Position requires mental alertness, precision, analytical ability, problem solving, memory, communication, concentration and initiative.
• May require frequent travel and irregular hours.

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