PRN Speech Therapist (ST) for Home Health - Uvalde, TX

Frontpoint Health; Uvalde (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mileage reimbursement

Résumé du poste

A home health agency in Uvalde is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist to provide speech therapy services to patients in their homes. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will hold a current Texas license, have at least 1 year of home health experience, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work independently while delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health.
• Current driver's license with current Automobile Insurance.
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Conduct patient assessments and assist the physician.
• Assist in the development of the Plan of Care.
• Perform patient visits professionally and timely.
• Evaluate and provide skilled therapy in a home setting.
• Treat patients with language impairments and cognitive difficulties.
• Report changes in patient conditions to the physician.
• Instruct patients and their families in speech therapy.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Formation

Graduate of an Accredited American Speech and Hearing Association program

Current license to practice Speech Therapy in Texas

Description du poste

Home Health - PRN Speech Therapist

Location: Uvalde

Tri County Home Health

Salary

Pay Per Visit including mileage reimbursement.

Job Summary

The Home Health - Speech Therapist will be responsible for providing speech therapy services to patients in their homes. The Speech Therapist will work with patients to develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed. The Speech Therapist will also work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and assists the physician in evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests
• Assists in the development of the Plan of Care
• Perform patient visits in a timely, professional, and appropriate manner per standards of care.
• Evaluate and provide skilled speech language therapy to individuals in a home setting, under the care of an attending physician; the home setting may include single or multi-family homes, assisted living, independent living, or memory care.
• Evaluate and treat patients with language impairments, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, cognitive communication difficulties, voice disorders, and those requiring alternative or augmentative communication.
• May work with patients who have experienced a stroke, and those with progressive diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition. Treatments may include lip and tongue mobility exercises, and audio-visual aids
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patients’ conditions
• Instructs patients in relaxation to optimize benefits of speech therapy intervention
• Instructs the patient, the patients significant others, and other members of the health care team in areas of Speech Therapy in which they can participate
• Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit and submits notes in a timely manner
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary
• Attends two in-services yearly
• Provides in-service to agency staff yearly

Requirements

• Current license to practice Speech Therapy in Texas
• Graduate of an Accredited American Speech and Hearing Association, or its equivalent, program.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Current driver's license with current Automobile Insurance.