Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Plans

Flexibility & Mileage

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Orientation & training

PHC culture & support

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for part-time, PRN availability in Topeka, KS and surrounding counties. You will assess, deliver, supervise, and evaluate speech therapy services under physician plans of care in the home health setting.

The role emphasizes support for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, with an emphasis on compassionate, Christ-like values and a collaborative home health team culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Current license in the state of practice.
• Prefer 1 year of clinical experience in acute or rehab settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct speech therapy services as ordered by a physician and per Plan of Care.
• Complies with agency standards, policies, and payer requirements.
• Provides legible, timely, and complete documentation of care.
• Collaborates with the team when reviewing/updating the Plan of Care.
• Operates within agency financial and productivity goals to promote efficient operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

• PRN Availability
• Topeka, KS and surrounding counties

Soar with team Phoenix!

Responsible for the assessment, delivery, supervision and evaluation of speech therapy services to agency patients in accordance with the established physicians’ Plan of Care and in compliance with the applicable federal, state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.

Speech-language therapy plays an essential role in the home health model of care. It provides valuable support to patients with various speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Whether individuals face difficulty swallowing, challenges with memory and disorientation, or an inability to effectively communicate, speech-language therapy in the home offers significant benefits.

Now offering Part Time Benefits

• Multiple Major Medical Plans to Choose From (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexibility, competitive pay, paid mileage
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Orientation and training tailored to your needs as a new hire.
• Motivational PHC culture, training, and Supportive Home Health Team.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Complies with agency standards, policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, state practice acts for licensed personnel, the Business Code of Ethics, and payer requirements.
• Provides legible, accurate, timely and complete documentation in accordance with the established agency standards of all care and services provided to patients as assigned.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members when reviewing, revising, and updating the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with agency financial and productivity goals in the promotion of effective and efficient agency operations.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Education / Licensure: Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Current license in the state(s) of practice.
• Experience: Prefer one (1) year clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, utilizing good judgment, flexibility and patience in all situations.
• Position requires mental alertness, precision, analytical ability, problem solving, memory, communication, concentration and initiative.
• May require frequent travel and irregular hours.

We’re taking the journey with you, creating a New Beginning!

Our mission is to offer New Beginnings and meaningful opportunitiestoour caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services to our clients built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.