Home Health Speech Therapist PRN Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare seeks a passionate Speech Therapist to deliver individualized therapy services for clients. As a crucial member of the healthcare team, you will develop care plans, ensure compliance with medical standards, and enhance patient outcomes through effective therapy and communication. This position offers flexible PRN and part-time hours, ideal for those dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Speech Therapist.
• Proficiency in clinical assessments and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop therapy programs for clients.
• Implement therapy plans and coordinate with managers.
• Maintain accurate client medical data.

Skills

Strong organization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university/program

Current, unrestricted state license as a Speech Therapist in the state of practice

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.

Hours: PRN & Part Time

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 an 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