Impactful Speech-Language Pathologist - Home Health

Deercreekseniorliving; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to support home health and hospice services across its affiliated subsidiaries.

You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide therapy, counsel families, document care, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes. A master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, state licensure, CPR certification, and clinical experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing.
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Prepares clinical notes.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current home health plan of care.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
• Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to support home health and hospice services across its affiliated subsidiaries.

You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide therapy, counsel families, document care, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes. A master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, state licensure, CPR certification, and clinical experience are required.