PRN Speech-Language Pathologist — Home Health Clinician

Aviator-Home-Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide rehabilitation services for patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans with the physician, delivering therapeutic interventions, and ensuring proper documentation and discharge planning while adhering to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology and Texas Driver's License.
• Minimum two years' experience in acute care or rehabilitation; home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and suitability for home care.
• Develop/revise Plan of Care in consultation with physician and care team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluate outcomes and plan discharge appropriately.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions in patient care activities.
• Accept assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Supervise speech language assistant and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet continuing education requirements and participate in in-service programs.
• Communicate with family and agency personnel to advise and consult.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Plan of Care development

Therapeutic treatments

Discharge planning

Infection control

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Aviator Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide rehabilitation services for patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans with the physician, delivering therapeutic interventions, and ensuring proper documentation and discharge planning while adhering to infection control standards.