(SLP) Speech Language Pathologist PRN- Home Health Houston,

Interim Healthcare - Houston; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim Healthcare welcomes a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-home care team in Alvin, TX. You will evaluate and treat patients in their homes, directing speech-language pathology services and contributing to plans of treatment and care.

Responsibilities include administering tests, coordinating with families and staff, and documenting progress in line with company policy. A valid license, ASHA CCC, CPR, and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• Home Health experience is required.
• Current and unrestricted license is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Good organizational and communication skills are essential.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
• Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to improve function.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments.
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatment.

Skills

ASHA CCC-SLP/AuD

Home Health

License

CPR

Driver's license

Education

ASHA CCC

Job description

As a Speech Therapist at Interim Healthcare, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you‘ll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist , you will:

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
• Utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening.
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient‘s condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician.
• Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
• Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff.
• Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Prepare and submit timely written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities and progress reports as required by Company policy.
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient‘s right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interests of the patient.
• Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy, regulation.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted byASHA
• Home Health experience
• Current and unrestricted license
• Current CPR certification
• Good organizational and communication skills
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Location/Region: Alvin, TX (77511)

3 DAYS AGO Full Time