Speech Language Pathologist

Christian Care / Fellowship Square; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

403b retirement plan

Life insurance $15,000

Daily pay option

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covenant Home Health Agency (CHH), operated by Covenant Home Health and affiliated with Fellowship Square, Christian Care, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver skilled therapy in senior living communities. You will perform intermittent home-based speech therapy under physician orders and plan of care, with supervision by the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

This not-for-profit organization offers full-time and PRN roles to cover the West Valley and East Valley, with

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
• Licensed as an SLP by the state.
• 350 clock hours of supervised practicum with at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience and a national exam.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range speech-language pathology services as ordered by the physician.
• Conduct evaluations and identify equipment needs related to speech/language function.
• Develop and revise the plan of care and goals with physician approval.
• Administer speech therapy programs and recommend communication devices as needed.
• Prepare progress notes, treatment summaries, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure as an SLP

350 clock hours supervised practicum + 9 months supervised experience + national exam

1 year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled physical therapy services to patients across Senior Living Communities. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will administer speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.

At Covenant Home Health Agency (CHH), our dedicated team of professionals collaborates to promote independence, enhance quality of life, and support our residents in reaching their fullest potential.

Benefits (Certain benefits may be exclusive to full-time and part-time positions only)

• Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by the physician.
• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve the patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• An initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by a physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written at each visit. A reevaluation is written when the expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon the patient’s discharge.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
• Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regimen as indicated.
• A supervisory visit is made every fourteen days on each patient seen by a home health aide as assigned.
• Therapist will complete mandatory CEU’s to maintain professional licensure.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Therapist will complete Christian Care onboarding as well as Covenant Home Health orientation.
• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
• Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service, or
• A person who has completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and has successfully completed a national examination approved by the Secretary.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.
• Schedule and service areas
• Full-time & PRN to cover the West Valley
• Part-time PRN to cover the East Valley
• Daily pay option available.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• 403b company matched retirement plan.
• Career Growth Opportunities.
• The company provides a $15,000 life insurance payout, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Employee assistance program and much more!

Covenant Home Health is a not-for-profit Christian Care Community providing years of affordable senior housing to our residents while promoting their quality of life and independence.

We are a company that cares about its hard-working employees. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent living experience for our residents and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere for our staff.

Covenant Home Health primarily operated by the parent organization, Fellowship Square, Christian Care, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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