Home Health Speech Therapist - Contingent

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a contingent Speech-Language Pathologist for Home Health in Monticello, MN. The qualified clinician will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services prescribed by a physician and coordinate care to promote client independence.

The role requires CCS-SLP eligibility or certification progress, a state license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while documenting patient data and collaborating with physicians and

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP credential or in the process of accumulating supervised experience.
• State license/registration to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain professional relationships.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver speech-language pathology services in home health settings.
• Develop and revise care plans with physicians and clients.
• Educate clients and caregivers on treatment techniques.
• Document observations, evaluations, and interventions per policy.
• Participate in quality improvement and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Supervise HHAs and mentor staff as assigned.

Education

CCC-SLP credential (or in process for supervised experience)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Job Title: Contingent Speech-Language Pathologist (Home Health) Monticello-Above and Beyond

Summary: Provides professional speech and audiology diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients as prescribed by a physician, in compliance with state practice acts and licensure requirements. Coordinates care, develops individualized treatment plans, and promotes client independence through effective communication and rehabilitative techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver speech-language pathology services in home health settings
• Develop and revise care plans in collaboration with physicians and clients
• Educate clients and caregivers on treatment and recovery techniques
• Document clinical findings, progress, and updates in accordance with agency policy
• Participate in quality improvement and interdisciplinary coordination
• Supervise HHAs and mentor new staff as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Meets the educational and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association; or, meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certificate.
• Registration or license to practice as a speech pathologist in the state of practice if applicable.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to agency’s policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the agency’s clients and their families.
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
• Accurately documents observations, evaluations and interventions pertaining to client care management and services in accordance with agency policy and procedure utilizing the point of care information system. This will include assessments, orders, visit reports, medication information, treatments, coordination of services, client progress or lack of progress toward goals, and contacts with physicians and agency and community providers as appropriate.
• Takes appropriate steps to assure timely submission of client data to the office for inclusion in the client record (by timely electronic transmission of data, or when appropriate by fax or mail).
• Works with scheduling to assure visits and client care coverage are scheduled in accordance with the plan of care and plans ahead for PTO or other time off.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere to the Compliance Program.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Lifts, stands, and walks 10% of time.
• Bends, stoops, and twists 10% of time.
• Positions and lifts patients 10% of time.
• Ability to perform continuously detailed tasks with frequent interruptions and work reprioritizations (90% of time).
• Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters
• Must be able to travel to various TH/THHS worksites or various work locations as required

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.