Speech Language Pathologist

Advanvced Home Health Services; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanvced Home Health Services in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to implement care standards and provide home-based therapy, including evaluations, treatment planning, and device recommendations, coordinating closely with physicians.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP, is state-licensed, CPR certified, and demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to document and maintain records per policy.
• CPR certification and safe driving are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment as needed.
• Identify functional speech defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Recommend communication devices as indicated.
• Coordinate with referring physicians and care team for a total plan of care.
• Participate in case conferences and team trainings as required.
• Prepare and submit progress notes per policy.
• Maintain clinical competency in SLP practice.
• Identify needs for other services and refer as appropriate.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment regimen as indicated.
• May supervise home health aides in related procedures.
• Perform other duties to deliver SLP services.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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Full Time Therapy Santa Rosa, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1918

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.