Speech-Language Pathologist

VN Home Health Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

VN Home Health Care is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to provide in-home therapy in Santa Clara County. The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CA SLP license, and BLS, with reliable transportation for patient visits.

Pay is $100.00 per hour for in-person home visits. Mileage reimbursement and a referral program are offered as benefits, with work performed on-site at patient homes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• California SLP license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessment of patient to determine home care needs per physician orders and care plan.
• Evaluate/treat speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient’s speech therapy needs and revise plan as patient status changes.
• Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to discharge.
• Coordinate patient care among disciplines.
• Know Medicare guidelines for home care.

Skills

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Independence

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

HOME HEALTH CARE SPEECH THERAPIST - SEEKING PER DIEM SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

VN Home Health Care is an established home care provider in Santa Clara County. We are dedicated to providing high quality, culturally sensitive home care, assisting patients in reaching their highest potential at home, and in integrating back into the community. We are in need of the right person to join our family style company.

Position: Per diem speech language pathologist

Job Description:

• Complete an initial assessment of patient to determine home care needs in accordance with physician’s orders, plan of care and Home Care policies and procedures.
• Evaluate/treat speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient’s speech therapy needs, making necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Be able to identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of the patient.
• Be able to coordinate patient care among disciplines.
• Should be knowledgeable in Medicare guidelines for home care.

Job Requirements:

• Hold a master's degree in speech language pathology.
• Current speech language pathologist license in State of California
• BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license/insurance.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills
• Be flexible, respect others, and be independent

Pay: $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program

Work Location:

In person