Home Health Speech Therapist

Personal Home Care of North Carolina; Cary (NC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

401K

One-on-one training

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Personal Home Care of North Carolina provides in-home speech therapy across Raleigh/Durham and surrounding areas. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication, swallowing, cognitive, and language impairments, developing individualized plans in collaboration with a physician.

The role involves monitoring progress, educating patients and families on techniques, coordinating with the care team, and traveling to patient homes with a focus on

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Current state license to practice as an SLP.
• Minimum of 1 year of home health or related setting.
• Experience with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate patients and establish a plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with physicians and team.
• Document accurately and timely in accordance with regulations.
• Educate patients and families on speech therapy techniques.

Kenntnisse

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Family education

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State license to practice as SLP

1+ year home health experience

Jobbeschreibung

The Home Health Speech Therapist will be responsible for providing medically prescribed speech therapy services to patients in their homes to improve or restore impaired function for patients under the direction of the physician. The therapist will work with patients who have communication and swallowing disorders, as well as cognitive and language impairments. The therapist will develop treatment plans in collaboration with the treating physician, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed. The therapist will also educate patients and their families on speech therapy techniques and exercises. Personal Home Care of North Carolina(PHC) is a rapidly growing full-service home health agency looking for energetic and dedicated Speech Therapist for Raleigh/Durham, NC and surrounding areas. ST Job Functions and Schedule will vary, but will generally include:

• Evaluation and functional assessment of the patient and establishment of a plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients.
• Coordinate care, including care management and discharge planning as needed with patient/responsible party, physician, other disciplines and or external resources.
• Documents accurately, objectively and timely in accordance with regulations and agency policy/procedures.
• Requirements:
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health or related setting
• Experience working with patients with communication and swallowing disorders, cognitive and language impairments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Skills:

• Assessment and evaluation of speech and language disorders
• Development of treatment plans
• Implementation of speech therapy techniques and exercises
• Monitoring and adjusting treatment plans as needed
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Education of patients and families on speech therapy techniques and exercises
• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals

PHC Offers:

• Competitive pay
• 401K
• Other benefits may include one-on-one training and opportunities for career advancement