Part Time Speech Therapist

1 Legacy, Inc; Brawley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brawley, California is seeking a Staff Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat patients. This role involves communication with families and the health team, planning treatment, and maintaining detailed documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy and relevant licensure. Competitive compensation and a supportive environment are offered to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current license or recently applied for your clinical certification.
• Ability to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans within 24 hours.
• Experience in home health and outpatient therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hours of referral.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate with the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain documentation of services in the medical records.
• Instruct families in maintenance programs and secure necessary equipment.

Skills

Communication

Rehabilitation planning

Patient evaluation

Coordination with health team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

The Staff Speech Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Provides Speech Therapy services including treatment planning & implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patient’s physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consult with rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hrs of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician, and treat patients/residents according to physician’s treatment plan.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff on the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14 day progress report to the physician, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patient/resident’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility: i.e. orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Speech Therapy and a current license or recently applied for your C's.

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