Home Health Speech Therapist SLP PRN

Aveanna Healthcare; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to provide quality patient care in Sanford. In this vital role, you will deliver Speech Therapy services tailored to each patient's needs, collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. You will create and maintain detailed care plans, conduct assessments, and communicate effectively with patients and their families. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive healthcare environment that values your expertise and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current SLP license and CPR certification are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Maintain effective communication between staff and family.
• Participate in coordination of services with the healthcare team.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Care Planning

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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: Seminole County, Sanford to Oviedo

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