Home Health Speech Therapist SLP PRN Douglas County

Aveanna Healthcare; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to provide exceptional patient care in Austell, GA. This role involves delivering tailored Speech Therapy services, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license. Join a compassionate team that values patient outcomes and fosters professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in need of speech therapy services.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Care

Communication

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.

PRN Visits needed for Austell, GA and surrounding communities for Douglas County

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