Home Health Speech Therapist SLP PRN Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to provide quality patient care in the St. Louis, Douglas, and Carlton communities. You will be responsible for delivering Speech Therapy services as per physician prescriptions and maintaining effective communication with the health care team.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid SLP license in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This is a part-time/PRN position ideal for someone looking to make an impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state (both MN and WI required).
• 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 effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Participate in coordination of services with the health care team.

Skills

Speech Therapy services

Effective communication

Patient care standards

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 patient’s multi‑disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members.

Schedule

Part‑time/PRN weekly visits for St. Louis, Douglas, and Carlton communities.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conform 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 the 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 the 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 (both MN and WI required).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance.
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting preferred.