Home Health Speech Therapist Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist (ST) in Hibbing, Minnesota, focused on client outcomes and skilled in motivating employees. You will assess and develop therapy programs tailored to individual client needs, implementing plans and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Speech Therapy and a current state license. Strong organization and communication skills are preferred along with experience in Home Health Therapy and OASIS documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop a program for therapies that meet individual client needs.
• Implement the client's therapy plan.
• Coordinate therapy modifications to the client's plan of care.

Skills

Client-focused

Motivating and influencing employees

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university/program

Current, unrestricted state license as a Speech Therapy (ST)

Job description

Position Overview

The Speech Therapist (ST) must be client-focused, have a passion for patient outcomes, and have the skill of motivating and influencing employees. The Speech Therapist works under the supervision of the Therapy Manager to develop and implement care plans for their clients that coordinate the clients' home care services and follow physicians' orders. The Speech Therapist ensures that services are delivered according to licensing guidelines, professional medical standards, and agency policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Assess and develop a program for therapies that meet individual client needs
• Implement the client's therapy plan
• Coordinate therapy modifications to the client's plan of care with the Clinical Manager and client's physician
• Work with the Branch Manager and Clinical Manager to formulate or modify agency policies, procedures, and practices as needed
• Ensure effective coordination of client services through timely completion of required documentation and transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, Clinical Manager, and other caregivers
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client medical data
• Instruct clients, family members, and primary caregivers as needed to ensure the maintenance of or acquisition of optimal functioning level for each client
• Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns and complaints; routinely review pertinent client medical data to determine the effectiveness of therapy services in reaching maximum rehab potential

Requirements

• Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Speech Therapy (ST) in the state of practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.

Preferred

• Strong organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Proven relationship-builder
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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