Home Health SLP Speech Therapist Part Time PRN

Aveanna Healthcare; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Speech Therapist in Port Charlotte, Florida. The role involves delivering quality patient care according to physician orders, including assessments and therapy administration. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current SLP license.

This PRN position prioritizes previous home health experience and offers dynamic engagement with a multidisciplinary team to promote health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Maintain the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals.
• Participate in coordination of services with health care team members.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Communication

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current CPR certification

Job description

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.

Territory

North Port & Port Charlotte visits available.

Job Type

PRN Visits needed. Home Health experience preferred.

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.
• Maintain 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.
• Serve 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.
• Current CPR certification.
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting preferred.