Home Health Speech Therapist SLP Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Minnesota seeks a Speech Therapist to deliver quality speech-language pathology services within a patient-centered care model. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and families to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities include documenting evaluations and plans of care, ensuring compliance with licensure and policies, and maintaining confidentiality while coordinating discharge planning and ongoing education for families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in MN and WI.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Develop and document evaluation, plan of care, goals, and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and family.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and effective communication with staff and guardians.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in accordance with policies and state regulations.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

SLP license (MN & WI)

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Speech Therapist

** Up to 77 Per Point **

Position Overview

The Speech Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient’s individual physician orders. Care may involve assessments, administering prescribed treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the patients’ multi-disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members.

Full-Time visits Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment.
• Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes
• Maintains the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and others.
• Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice (both MN and WI is required)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Drivers License and Proof of Automobile insurance
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting preferred