Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP)

FeldCare Connects; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to make your own schedule

Independence in work

Administrative support provided

Purpose in helping people

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist in Bakersfield to provide care and support for patients with speech and language disorders. In this role, you will assess patient needs, execute individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress.

This position offers flexibility in scheduling, the independence to be your own boss, and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment focused on patient care and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, plan, establish, and execute a proper treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral.
• Look over, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any alterations in the patient's condition.
• Instruct, teach, and monitor patients, their families, and other health team personnel regarding speech therapy procedures.
• Make recommendations based on the home setting and individual patient needs.
• Keep a record of each patient visit and incorporate detailed notes into the medical record.
• Review the patient's responses to treatment and recommend further action.

Skills

Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages

Bilingual

Education

Speech Therapist license and registration by the state

Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program

Certificate of Clinical Competence (in speech pathology or audiology)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Bakersfield area specifically.

FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self‑motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

The Speech Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs in treating speech and language disorders, training functionality in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Pathologist determines a treatment plan, executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and monitors the patient's progress effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret, plan, establish, and execute a proper treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral.
• Look over, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any alterations in the patient's condition.
• Instruct, teach, and monitor patients, their families, and other health team personnel regarding speech therapy procedures as related to the patient's therapy program.
• Make recommendations based on the home setting and individual needs of the patient.
• Keep a record of each patient visit and incorporate detailed notes into the medical record.
• Review the patient's responses to treatment and make recommendations to the physician related to the need of continuing or discontinuing the speech therapy treatment.

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Speech Therapist license and registration by the state
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (in speech pathology or audiology) granted by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association
• Bilingual a plus!

Benefits:

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people