Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Plans

Paid mileage

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Orientation and training

Supportive Home Health Team

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide and supervise in-home speech therapy for agency patients in Topeka, KS and surrounding counties. The role emphasizes assessments, Plan of Care adherence, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing needs.

The position requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, current licensure in the practicing state, and typically includes travel to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and current state licensure.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred (1 year).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment with good judgment and patience.
• Mental alertness, precision, analytical ability, problem solving and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and Plan of Care.
• Complies with agency standards, policies, and payer requirements.
• Documents care accurately and promptly per agency standards.
• Collaborates with team to review and update the Plan of Care.
• Supports agency productivity and operational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

State licensure

1 year clinical experience

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

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.

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.

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.

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