Home Health Speech Language Pathologist SLP PRN

Ascension at Home; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ascension at Home together with Compassus seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide home health services in the Jacksonville area. You will assess and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, collaborate with physicians and families, and document plans of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology (Master's preferred) and at least one year of home health experience, with an active SLP license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures.
• Participates in in-service programs as required by regulation.
• Accepts clinical assignments within education and competence.
• Monitors assigned cases for compliance with third‑party payors.
• Communicates with patient/family and care team for coordination of services.
• Provides speech therapy services and treatments requiring specialized skills.
• Educates client/family regarding the disease process.
• Performs comprehensive OASIS/Agency assessments of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders and documents goals.
• Develops and revises the Plan of Care in consultation with physician and team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Home health

Infection control

Patient/Family education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred

Job description

Company

Ascension at Home together with Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency, i.e., attending in‑services, as required by regulation; participates in in‑service programs.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third‑party payors.
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.
• Provides services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized speech therapy skills.
• Provides education to the client/family regarding the disease process.
• Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measures and maintains records including goal setting.
• Develops/implements/documents/revises the Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care and evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of client care plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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