PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Paradigm Home Health Companies; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Home Health Companies in Texas is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to perform home health evaluations, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care for patients in their homes.

You will collaborate with physicians, families, and the care team, ensuring timely assessments and ongoing communication, with a focus on discharge planning and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Minimum 1 year clinical home health experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of WellSky EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial therapy evaluations within 72 hours of referral.
• Educates referral sources about speech and hearing services recommendations.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, families, and providers to modify care plan.
• Participates in case coordination with nurses and physicians; documents in medical record.
• Develops treatment plans based on evaluation.
• Provides clinical follow-up by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms.
• Manages own schedule with no missed visits.
• Instructs other health team personnel and patient.
• Plans for discharge.

Skills

Texas SLP License

Home health experience

CPR/BLS certified

Driver's license

WellSky EMR knowledge

Tools

WellSky EMR

Job description

• Performs initial therapy evaluations of each patient within 72 hours of receipt of referral.


• Makes opportunities to teach referral sources about determining and recommending appropriate speech and hearing services.


• Communicates regularly with physicians, patients, families, and health care providers to modify plan of care based on patient needs.


• Participates in case coordination regularly with staff nurses and physicians, documents appropriately in medical record.


• Develops treatment plan based on evaluation.


• Provides appropriate clinical followup by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms.


• Manages own schedule with no missed visits or late evaluations due to scheduling errors.


• Instructs other health team personnel and patient.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs initial therapy evaluations of each patient within 72 hours of receipt of referral.


• Makes opportunities to teach referral sources about determining and recommending appropriate speech and hearing services.


• Communicates regularly with physicians, patients, families, and health care providers to modify plan of care based on patient needs.


• Participates in case coordination regularly with staff nurses and physicians, documents appropriately in medical record.


• Develops treatment plan based on evaluation.


• Provides appropriate clinical followup by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms.


• Manages own schedule with no missed visits or late evaluations due to scheduling errors.


• Instructs other health team personnel and patient.


• Plans for discharge.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current Texas Speech Language Pathologist License.


• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in home health.


• Current Certification in BSL/CPR


• Valid Texas Driver's License and Automobile Insurance


• Knowledge of WellSky EMR software is a plus

Salary: Pay Per Visit including mileage reimbursement.