Speech Language Pathologist

Advanced Home Health Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PRN Therapy in Roseville, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement standards of care for speech-language pathology services in a home health setting.

The role requires a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP, state licensure (or eligibility), and at least 1 year of clinical experience; CPR certification and a valid driver's license are required to support patient visits.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
• Licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State or in process of licensure as required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and assesses home environment as appropriate.
• Identifies functional speech defects and plans care to improve function.
• Administers speech therapy program using specialized techniques or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices or aids as indicated.
• Communicates with referring physician and care team for coordinated care.
• Participates in case conferences, in-services, and meetings as needed.
• Prepares and submits notes per policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in SLP practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient and family in the treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in speech-language therapy tasks.
• Performs other duties to facilitate services.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

PRN Therapy Roseville, CA, US

Job Title/Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports To: Clinical Director or Rehab Director

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
5. Confers with referring physician (or another authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:
   • A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or
   • B. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:
     • Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
     • Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
     • Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
2. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in\

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.