Home Health Speech Therapist SLP PRN Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Speech Therapist - PRN in Miami, Florida, responsible for delivering quality patient care based on physician orders. You will administer treatments, coordinate care, and maintain communication with family and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must have a current SLP license. Experience in acute care is preferred. Join us to make a positive impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited college/university.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in Florida.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Patient care standards

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Position Overview

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

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 evaluations 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Therapist in an acute care setting preferred.