Home Health Speech Therapist

Halcyon Home; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO + 9 holidays

Education and training opportunities

Team support

Job summary

Halcyon Home in San Marcos, TX seeks a Full-Time Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to support geriatric patients in the community. You will perform OASIS assessments, develop the plan of care with patients and caregivers, and document notes and orders in a timely manner.

The role emphasizes infection control, coordination with physicians, patient and family education, and supervising home health aides.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Experience in home health care preferred.
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase software is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient needs and functioning.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
• Prepares and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other documentation timely.
• Provides therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicates with physicians and other health care practitioners involved in the plan of care.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Home health care experience

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support with up-to-date education and training opportunities!

Are you a charismatic communicator that has the gift of reading people?

Are you a strong finisher who is energized by getting things right?

Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?

Is being a part of a fast-paced team with lots of moving parts exciting to you?

Do you have a strong ability to follow up and follow through on the details to complete every action?

Halcyon Home is hiring a Full-Time Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to support our growing geriatric home health population in San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas.

About Us:

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!! Come join our team!

Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of the patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Prepares and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.
• Analyzes patient needs and provides appropriate care that is ordered by physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Provides therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Provides supervision and guidance to home health aides as appropriate.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current plan of care.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program
• Participates in the Agency sponsored in-service trainings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Experience in home health care preferred.
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase software is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to patient-centered care.

What Makes Us Different:

• People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
• Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
• Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
• Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance