Impactful Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

The Pennant Group; Texas; On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and-dis.

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Benefit Home Health Care in Texas is seeking a Part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home health services under physician orders. The role emphasizes evaluation, plan development with the patient and caregiver, and ongoing education and documentation.

Requirements include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical experience; driving and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing.
• If licensure is not required, the SLP must have 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum and at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP services after degree.
• Must have completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for agency travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/lang function.
• Develop the individualized plan of care in partnership with patient and caregiver.
• Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Counsel patient, caregiver, and family.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Prepare clinical notes and maintain documentation.
• Communicate with physician and other healthcare practitioners about the care plan.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy using techniques and equipment.
• Recommend communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Participate in case conferences, in-services, and required meetings.
• Maintain clinical competency in SLP practice.
• Refer patient and family to other services as appropriate.
• May supervise home health aide related to speech-language plan of care.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Driver's license

Education

Master's or Doctoral in SLP

State licensure

350 clock hours practicum

National exam (ASLP)

1 year clinical experience

Job description

Benefit Home Health Care in Texas is seeking a Part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home health services under physician orders. The role emphasizes evaluation, plan development with the patient and caregiver, and ongoing education and documentation.

Requirements include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical experience; driving and reliable transportation are required.